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  The Difference Between Decision Altitude (DA) and Decision Height (DH)

  DA and DH aren't interchangeable phrases, they're two completely different things. Let's look at the difference

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  • Boldmethod
  • 07/23/2026
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  How To Fly An Obstacle Departure Procedure (ODP)

  An obstacle departure procedure (ODP) is an instrument procedure you can fly to guarantee obstacle clearance when you're departing from an airport.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 07/11/2026
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  Why Does Maneuvering Speed Change With Weight?

  Contrary to popular belief, you can't just throw your stick and rudders back and forth below Va and expect to not bend metal.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 07/09/2026
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  Can I Accept this Clearance?

  In partnership with Garmin

  How do you know when you can fly an LPV? What about an RNP?

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 06/20/2026

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  How To Make A Perfect Soft Field Landing

  Landing on a soft field? Here's how to make a perfect touchdown, every time.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 06/09/2026
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  Do Takeoff Minimums Apply to Part 91 Pilots?

  In partnership with Garmin

  You've checked the weather, filed a flight plan, and you're ready to go. The visibility is 3/4 SM from the morning fog. Can you legally depart?

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 05/17/2026
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  How To Adjust Minimums For Inoperative Approach Lights

  In partnership with Garmin

  As you brief the approach, your EFB alerts you to a NOTAM: the BZN Runway 30 Approach Light System is out of service.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 05/09/2026
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  The Different Types Of VORs, And How To Identify Them

  In partnership with UND

  In the past, there were three VOR service volumes: Terminal, Low, and High. But in December of 2020, the FAA changed that.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 02/10/2026
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  How Pitot-Static Failures Affect Your Indicated Airspeed And Altitude

  Knowing your systems allows you to work through erroneous indications, and at the same time, get on the ground safely.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 12/13/2025

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  Runway Stripes And Markings, Explained.

  How can runway markings help your everyday flying? Here are some great facts to know about the runways you land on.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 10/21/2025
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  Easy Mental Math For Pilots

  If you're like us, you probably don't consider yourself a math expert. Here are a few easy tips and tricks you can use to make mental math in the cockpit a little easier.

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  • Colin Cutler
  • 09/09/2025
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  How To Pick The Best VFR Cross-Country Checkpoints

  Have you ever picked a VFR checkpoint that you couldn't spot from the air? We've all been there.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 03/18/2025
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  How Does a Piston Engine Work?

  Whether you're brushing up on the basics before your next flight review, or you're just starting out, knowing how your engine turns your prop is a must-know.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 07/02/2024
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  Restricted Areas: What You Should Know, And How To Operate Around Them

  Restricted airspace is an area typically used by the military where air traffic is restricted or prohibited for safety reasons.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 04/11/2024
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  Quick Tips: Short Field Landings

  If you're flying into an airport that has a short runway, or a runway with obstacles at the end, you need a more precise landing.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 01/23/2024