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  Can You Fly A Visual Go-Around On An Instrument Approach Clearance?

  After flying an instrument approach, a pilot performed a visual go-around after floating down the runway and re-entered the traffic pattern in visual conditions.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 09/06/2025
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  Tips To Maintain Directional Control After You Touch Down On A Crosswind Landing

  Flying a crosswind landing doesn't stop when your wheels touch the ground. Here's how to maintain your crosswind correction, and centerline, from touchdown through roll out.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 09/04/2025
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  How To Use An IFR Cruise Clearance

  Here's what it is, and how you use it...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 08/28/2025
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  Practice Instrument Approach Leads To A Near Mid-Air Collision With VFR Traffic

  You're a flight instructor or safety pilot scanning for traffic while your friend flies an approach under the hood. Suddenly, a VFR airplane cuts off your final approach.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 08/23/2025

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  When Are Speed Restrictions Required On STAR Arrivals?

  Even without a "descend via" clearance from ATC, speed restrictions still apply along STAR arrival routes. Here's why.

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 08/21/2025
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  Defensive Positioning: What To Do When You Fly With Another Pilot

  If you're in a seat that has flight controls, you should consider yourself a crewmember.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 08/16/2025
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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
  • 08/14/2025
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  How To Fly A Touch-And-Go Landing

  Nearly every pilot has flown a touch-and-go. But did you know the FAA doesn't publish guidance on how to fly one?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 08/09/2025
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  How To Fly A Visual Climb Over Airport (VCOA) Under IFR

  If you can't safely maintain the required climb gradient for an instrument departure, a VCOA might be a great option. Here's what you need to know before you fly one under IFR.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 08/07/2025

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  You Were Cleared Direct To A Fix: When Can You 'Descend Via' On The STAR?

  In partnership with Garmin

  Can you begin descending before you're established on the STAR?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 08/06/2025
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  Can You Depart IFR From An Airport With No SID And No ODP?

  When can you start your on-course turn, and why? Here's how it works.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 08/02/2025
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  How To Fly A Perfect Short Field Landing

  Here's how you'll do it, step-by-step.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 07/31/2025
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  Your Guide To Minimum VFR Altitudes

  How are minimum altitudes calculated? We explain.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 07/26/2025
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  How To Calculate Your VDP When An Instrument Approach Doesn't Have One

  This easy calculation will help you make a safe descent from MDA to landing.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 07/24/2025
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  How To Do A VOR Check Before Your Next IFR Flight

  If you're planning to use your VOR receiver, the receiver must be checked within the preceding 30 days for an IFR flight

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  • Boldmethod
  • 07/19/2025