Hi Jabba.
You have it almost right.
Crab the aircraft down the approach, in balance as you describe, then, as you begin to reduce power to land, align the nose with the runway, using the rudder. This will require a sustained rudder pressure.
From here on, keep it simple.
1. Use the rudder, as required, to maintain the alignment of the aircraft with the runway.
2. Use the ailerons to adjust the angle of bank as required to maintain the position of the aircraft laterally over the centreline.
3. Use the elevator to achieve, and maintain the landing attitude as always.
Remember that, as the speed reduces, you will need more control deflection for the same effect.
This will work with 90% of the aircraft you fly.
As Genghis suggests there are a few types that require something different, but it's very unlikely that you will be learning to fly on any of them.
MJ
