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  7 Elements Of A Good Preflight Briefing

  Here are some of the most important things you should cover before you set foot in your plane.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 04/20/2021
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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, and how these lights can make your next night flight safer.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 04/13/2021
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  7 Of The Most Confusing FAA Regulations, Explained

  The FARs get a little confusing at times, but here are 7 regs that you won't wonder about ever again.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 04/06/2021
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  Quiz: 6 Questions To See If You're Ready To Be A Private Pilot

  In partnership with UND

  Are you ready to be a private pilot? Let's find out...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 04/05/2021

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  7 Of The Strangest Instrument Approaches in the United States

  Instrument flying is mostly predictable and routine, but these 7 instrument approaches will keep you on your toes.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 04/03/2021
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  Should You Trim During Landing?

  Is it a good idea to use trim to help with back pressure during landing?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 04/01/2021
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  Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About ILS Approaches

  Think you can fly this ILS?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 03/31/2021
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  When Is A SPECI Issued For Rapidly Changing Weather?

  Did you know a SPECI weather report can be issued for rapidly improving OR deteriorating conditions? Here's what you should know before your next flight.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 03/30/2021
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  7 'Wake-Up Calls' Most New, Confident Pilots Experience

  New pilot certificate in hand, pilots are likely to experience one of these "wake-up calls" within a few months of flying.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 03/30/2021

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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. What now?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 03/25/2021
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  High On Final? Here's How To Use A Forward Slip To Correct

  High on final? Need to clear an obstacle or lose altitude quickly? Here's how to use a forward slip to increase your descent rate without ballooning your airspeed.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 03/23/2021
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  6 Tips For Flying A Great Visual Approach

  Hearing the words "cleared for the visual" is something pilots love to hear. But while a visual approach can reduce workload, it also adds risks you need to be ready for.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 03/23/2021
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  How Low Can You Go? Your Guide To Minimum VFR Altitudes

  Do you know how low you can legally fly, and where? Every pilot should know these regulations.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 03/16/2021
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  6 Reasons Why You Should Always Back Up A Visual Approach With An Instrument Approach

  Visual approaches can be more hazardous than they seem, especially if you're constantly flying in the IFR world. Here's how backing up your visual approach up with an instrument approach can make things a lot easier, and safer.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 03/13/2021
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  Don't Make These 5 Mistakes In Crosswinds

  Steady crosswinds can be challenging, especially if you make one of these common mistakes.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 03/11/2021