Slowing down while landing

Having problem slowing aircraft down in two of the expert modes, Monsoon Approach and Dutch Harbor Approach. They start out at about 11,000 feet and when you get down to landing altitude, the aircraft is still flying way too fast. Shutting down the throttle early on and using all flaps and spoilers and gear down does not seem to slow down enough to land safely. thanks in advance . . .

Slowing down is a process that starts well before you are 50 ft above the runway threshold.

You should have the spoilers armed to engage when you touchdown, when they are engaged they will make you sink like a rock!

Slow flight, flying at a slow speed while maintaining altitude, is key to these missions. You must know how to fly ILS approaches. you will not see the runway until you are about 100ft above, almost ready to flare.

The easiest way to practice is with a cessna 172, 3500ft holding your altitude at 55-60kts no flaps trim for this speed and progress until you are good at slow flight in a jet.

also, practice at a large airport with those aircraft in good weather, when you are good at landing go for the missions;]

Hope this helps

FJ

Your issue is that autothrottle (i.e. speed hold) is armed. You will have to disarm it through the autopilot control panel in order to alter your speed. Believe me, I've done the same thing and gone off the runway.