Originally Posted by BalloonChaser

Coors,

If the "de-crab" method is defined as you say it is in your manual, then it is definitely a "different" definition than the "crab & kick" or the "crab method" as defined by the FAA that I was referring.

Here's the paragraph out of the FAA's Flight Training Handbook I was referencing - There are two usual methods of accomplishing a crosswind approach and landing—the crab method and the wing-low (sideslip) method. Although the crab method may be easier for the pilot to maintain during final approach, it requires a high degree of judgment and timing in removing the crab immediately prior to touchdown. The wing-low method is recommended in most cases, although a combination of both methods may be used. The "crab & kick" I was referring two IS the "crab method" sounds like you are referring to a "combination of both."

Anyway, I think we're actually trying to get to the same place. I do apologize for saying you were "missing the technique." I re-read that and that wasn't what I mean't (I was referring to the phraseology.) Anyway, so long as we're both aligned and tracking down the runway at touchdown and during rollout, I guess it really doesn't matter how we got there; end result's the same!