I agree with Witterings. That's how my first landing went. I just kept flying with instructors, flying lower and slower until one time he said "go ahead and land."
Could I have landed before he said that? probably... but there is no harm in all the additional practice getting lined up and steady with the right speed.. I have no doubt it was a real money saver in the long run

It's my opinion that the simulator really helps while learning. I know it helped me out on the ground control (taxi and take off) as much as it did in the air. Combined with real flying you'll be soloing in no time. My first plane was an Avistar too, it' awesome plane, I still love it.

Good luck and have fun