I don't think it's excessive at all. I still do a highly-modified "GUMP" check in the -88. It's more of a "FGS" - flaps, gear, spoilers, at 1000 feet and at 500 feet again, even the after the "before landing" checklist is done. I'll physically tap the gear handle, look at the green lights, make sure the flap handle is locked down in the landing flap config, doublecheck the position indicator and feel that the spoiler handle is armed and the "notch" is up.