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  How To Circle-To-Land From An Instrument Approach

  When you break out of the clouds on a circling approach, you've won half the battle.

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  • Colin Cutler
  • 06/27/2026
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  Does A 'Climb And Maintain' Clearance Delete Your Crossing Restrictions On A SID?

  In partnership with Garmin

  You're departing from Houston on the RITAA Seven Departure, which has five altitude crossing restrictions. ATC tells you to "climb and maintain 15,000." Do you still need to meet the crossing restrictions?

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  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 06/23/2026
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  The Four Steps Of Spin Recovery, Explained

  Have you ever practiced a spin? If you have (and even if you haven't), you've probably heard the recovery acronym "PARE". So how do you fly each step in the PARE maneuver? We'll explain...

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  • Colin Cutler
  • 06/20/2026
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  What Happens If You Go Around After The Missed Approach Point On An Instrument Approach?

  You've been cleared for the ILS, and you break out of the clouds around 500 feet. As you begin your flare, traffic crosses the runway ahead of you. You initiate a go-around, but you're beyond the missed approach point (MAP).

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  • Boldmethod
  • 06/15/2026

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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
  • 06/14/2026
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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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  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
  • 06/06/2026
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  Landing In Turbulence: How To Make Smooth Touchdown

  Turbulence is a reality of flying. Here's how to fly the best approach possible through rough air.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 06/04/2026
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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
  • 05/30/2026

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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
  • 05/26/2026
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  Calm Wind At Nontowered Airport Leads To Landing Incident

  Have you ever wondered which runway is the best choice on a calm wind day?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 05/23/2026
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  Your Engine Failed After Takeoff. Should You Return To The Runway?

  Should you return to the airport, or land straight ahead? It depends...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 05/07/2026
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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
  • 04/25/2026
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  Runway Overrun Caused By Short Field Landing Technique

  Chances are you've heard of a "chop and drop" landing. Maybe you've even done it yourself.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 04/09/2026
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  How To Go Missed From A Circling Approach

  Landing from a circling approach can be challenging for a few reasons.

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  • Colin Cutler
  • 04/04/2026