"Tony" wrote:
The reason I suggest a "forward" slip would show more active controls
is that when I do them there are constant control adjustments to keep
the hull aligned along the runway and on the centerline.

When the hull is aligned with the centerline of the runway, that is a
*side* slip, not a forward slip. If you like, I can quote the Soaring
Flight Manual that spells out the difference and what condition each is
used for. As previously noted, it does seem they were named in reverse,
and that makes it confusing as to which is which.

So, if a knowledgable px was hooded, she would note I'm working a
little harder with a forward slip (using the definition of this
thread.)

I agree that you work harder in a *SIDE* slip (keeping the hull aligned
with the runway centerline in a crosswind), although the degree of
cross-control in a forward slip (for loss of altitude) is greater.