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  MEA vs. MOCA

  Here's the difference...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/30/2025
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  Dry Line: How It Forms Thunderstorms

  A dry line is a boundary between moist and dry air masses. Unlike a cold or warm front, one airmass is not rapidly overtaking the other.

  • • Article
  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 04/29/2025
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  6 Most Common Private Pilot Checkride Failures

  Checkrides can be intimidating, especially your first one. But knowing the common problem areas helps you prepare and pass.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/29/2025
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  What's The Scale Deflection For a Localizer?

  In partnership with AOPA Pilot Protection Services

  Here's the scale deflection...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/29/2025

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  The Hardest Airspace Quiz You'll Take This Week

  Good luck!

  • • Quiz
  • Colin Cutler
  • 04/28/2025
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  When Do Runway Edge Lights Change From White To Yellow?

  Here's how much runway you have left...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/28/2025
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  DA vs. MDA

  Here's the difference.

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/27/2025
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  Is It Ever Safe To Fly Underneath A Towering Cumulus Cloud?

  In partnership with AssuredPartners

  What looks like a harmless cumulus cloud can quickly become a thunderstorm in the right conditions.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/26/2025
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  6 Reasons Why You Should Always Back Up A Visual Approach With An Instrument Approach

  Here's how backing up your visual approach up with an instrument approach can make your landing a lot easier, and safer.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/26/2025

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  Supercharge Your Flight Training With The All-New Boldmethod App

  Welcome to next-level flight training.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/30/2023
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  When Should You Start Your Climb When The MEA Changes?

  When should you start your climb?

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/26/2025
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  Quiz: Do You Know These 6 Light Gun Signals?

  In partnership with UND

  If you can't reach the tower on your radio, do you know what to look for?

  • • Quiz
  • Corey Komarec
  • 04/25/2025
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  Tips To Avoid Wake Turbulence On Landing

  Here's how to stay out of wake turbulence when you're following a larger aircraft...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/25/2025
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  The Pilot's Guide For Landing At Busy Airports

  Have you ever felt uncomfortable flying into busy, unfamiliar airports? Here are some tips to get you prepared for your next trip to a busy Class B, C, or D airport.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/24/2025
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  7 Questions You Should Be Ready For On Your Checkride

  Taking your checkride soon? Make sure you're ready for these questions.

  • • List
  • Corey Komarec
  • 04/24/2025