Not sure if this reads across from Boeing, but here goes. If you're not sure how to do something, ask yourself how the ac would do it with automatics engaged.
So, landing (auto) on my type (75/76). It's really simple - the ac points itself down the GS, controlling speed with power. At a set height (45') the ac starts the flare, at another set height (25') idle thrust, keep running straight and the ac will land on the main wheels down the centre line. If you're doing this manually the numbers can be smaller eg without a crazy wind or weight I would use the cadence 50, 40, 30, flare, 20 and then smoothly reduce thr to achieve idle by touchdown. Spookily this is what the FCTM tells you to do. I don't play with the landing attitude to try to achieve a 'smooth' touchdown - if you've selected the correct attitude in the flare then it will land on the main wheels at a decent RoD (just the derotation to manage now!)
Ultimately, if you're in the right place at the right speed, running straight, on the CL in the correct landing attitude, with the power at idle, it will land. It has to - gravity always wins.
Hth. Good luck
Last edited by deltahotel; 5th May 2026 at 10:59.