1. Are the ones in the tutorial still advised? Any other ones that are advised?
2. The tutorial is good (although not the easiest approach for a beginner) but any others out there recommended?
3. Finally, there seems to be no way to hold speed in cruise, other than by close observation and occasional throttle adjustments. I am assuming this is correct.

Autoland works like a charm. But I always think "WTH Lockheed?" when I use the autopilot  ;D