It took me some time (and a few choice words) to land too, my first sim was cfs1, you don't get a second chance, I got fs98 and fs2k later on, what I did on those long flights, was before making my approach, I saved the sim at that spot (using "xx" so when it reset, I could get another chance (that was with fs98 & 2k, and I'm not sure if it resets on the save with fs9 but you can reload it anyway, I usually make most of the landings) Keep trying, you will really enjoy that first successful landing!!