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  When Is A SPECI Issued?

  An Aviation Selected Special Weather Report (SPECI) is an unscheduled report taken when there is a significant change in the weather during the period between the hourly reports. SPECIs contain all data elements found in a METAR, plus additional plain language information which elaborates on data in the body of the report.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 09/11/2025
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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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  Piper Cherokee Lands Fast And Overruns In The Rain

  Adverse weather, rain or snow, can make a normal landing a lot more challenging, especially if you're not stabilized on final approach.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 09/02/2025
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  The Difference Between ASOS And ADS-B Weather

  Whether you're flying 50 miles or 500 miles, you want to know what the weather is doing at your destination.

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  • Colin Cutler
  • 08/19/2025

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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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  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 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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  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
  • 07/15/2025
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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
  • 07/10/2025

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  How To Fly A Circling-Only Approach

  We've all seen circling minimums published on regular approach charts. But have you ever flown an approach that wasn't designated to any particular runway, and has nothing but circling minimums published?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 07/05/2025
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  How Cloud Ceilings Are Reported

  With broken ceilings at 5,500 feet, you're set to land under VFR. But how were those ceilings reported?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 06/21/2025
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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
  • 06/19/2025
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  If AWOS Reports IFR Conditions When It's VFR, Can You Legally Fly?

  If the weather report is incorrect, can you legally land?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 06/17/2025
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  ILS Critical Area: When Should You Hold Short?

  In partnership with Lightspeed

  When do you need to hold short of the yellow ILS critical area markings on a taxiway?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 05/15/2025
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  3 Rules-Of-Thumb For Summer Flying

  In partnership with AssuredPartners

  Here are 3 great rules-of-thumb to use on the hot days ahead of you.

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  • Colin Cutler
  • 05/13/2025