How to keep speed low when descending A380

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What is the best way to keep speed to lowest when on descent?

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Use spoilers in FLIGHT mode and don’t descend too quickly. Many aircraft are quite “slippery” and struggle to slow down when descending at more than -1500-2000fpm.

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What FPM would you say for descending VNAV

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In the A380 - I wouldn’t exceed -2000fpm. Start slowing down to 250kts around 15000-17000ft.

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That’s great! Thank you!

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Also

Time: Give yourself sufficient time to descend. Err on the conservative side; more time means more options (descent rate safety margin).

Distance (the complement of time): Ensure you have enough horizontal distance to dissipate kinetic energy smoothly. Again, err conservatively.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q4UW63ofr8 this might help

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