In addition to the above, check your plane’s documentation if available. Some have a max IAS for each flap setting, while others just have a single max speed for flaps, regardless of whether it’s one notch or full. For instance in the Kodiak (if you know me, stop rolling your eyes), you can slow down fairly easy once you get to that first speed. Bringing the engine to near idle will let the plane slow, then once the speed drops to the first notch’s max, bring that in. Your speed will start dropping faster, so notches two and three will come fairly quick after the first. Once you hit that last notch, start bringing in more throttle or you’ll drop right out of the sky. Keep your airspeed in the mid 90’s until you’re over the threshold at most airports. Once you cross the fence, you can start pulling the throttle back and let the plane settle. If you fly the Caravan, it should be similar.
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