Reducing the throttle has the same effect as increasing the nose-down trim. Conversely, a higher throttle setting will cause the nose to rise. Make sure you don't apply too much throttle or you'll strain your engine. Keep your engine RPMs under 2,600 and your airspeed under 150 kia to stay within the design performance limits of your aircraft. The first thing to do when contemplating a landing is to contact the Tower at your destination and relay your intent.
Landing is the most challenging aspect of piloting.
It's made even tougher by the fact that, just as you are trying to land, numerous other aircraft are waiting to do the same. After all, it's not your own private airport. Clearly, an airport is a dangerous place, which is why every effort is made to coordinate the approaches and landings of all aircraft. The process, however, is the same whether you are landing at Whidbey Air Park or SeaTac International Airport. It happens to be 122.90, so you must tune your COM radio to that frequency by following the procedure described in Chapter 6.