Its been a very interesting discussion Chuck and I am bowing out now.
Thank you, it takes two to produce a good discussion.
Suffice it to say, you have finally admitted every good pilot cross controls for landing in cross wind conditions
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Just to fine tune this no where did I deny I do not use a slip in the latter part of the landing process if needed, I clearly started the thread to question why so many pilots side slip way out on final...long before the flare even.....the flare and landing just morphed into the discussion as can be expected.
Your students are required to get to grips with the technique without much if any practice, whilst the new breed of instructors see value in teaching cross controlling prior to the flare.
Yes but seeing as I introduce them to what I consider proper airplane handling techniques from the start they get all the practice they need to become competent as required for safety in every phase of flight.
Great discussion and mostly because everyone is being polite to each other.