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  Should You Activate The Approach?

  Should you use the menu option? We don't, and here's why...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/01/2026
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  How We Manage Frequencies On a Garmin G1000

  Here's how we set up our frequencies for an IFR flight...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/31/2026
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  Where Are You Located On The Back Course?

  Are you left or right of course?

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/30/2026
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  Runway Light Colors And Light Spacing, Explained.

  Just like runway markings, runway lighting is spaced at defined intervals. Here's how they're spaced...

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/29/2026

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  6 Design Improvements That Reduce Aircraft Drag

  In partnership with ATP

  Want to fly fast? Here are 6 design improvements that counter drag's negative effects on performance.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/29/2026
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  Requirements To Enter Class B Airspace

  Here's what you need from ATC...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/29/2026
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  Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About Enroute Charts

  Before you fly the approach, you need to get to the airport...

  • • Quiz
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/28/2026
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  How Do You 'Establish Radio Communication'?

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/28/2026
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  Here's Why There Is A 250 Knot Speed Limit Below 10,000 Feet

  We all know the speed limit is 250 knots below 10,000 feet. But why?

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/27/2026

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  7 Perfect Times To Use An Autopilot

  If you've flown an airplane with an autopilot, here are some of the best times to use it.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/27/2026
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  Where's The Final Approach Fix On An ILS?

  Here's where you'll find it...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/27/2026
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  Can You Use The Approach Lights To Descend On a Non-Precision Approach?

  You might be surprised, but...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/26/2026
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  Obstacle Clearance Below DA/MDA

  Are you guaranteed clearance below DA/MDA?

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/25/2026
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  Pilots Experience Engine Failure From Fuel Contamination

  Contaminated fuel on the ground can lead to serious problems in the air. Here's an example of pilots that sumped their fuel and still had a contamination-related engine failure.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/24/2026
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  5 Things Oil Does Inside Your Engine

  In partnership with ATP

  The oil system provides lubrication for many components inside a piston engine, but you might be surprised what else it can do...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 01/24/2026