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  When Should You Use Trim?

  When should you trim in flight? It's a question we get asked quite a bit. Here's what you should know.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 01/15/2019
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  6 Of The Best Winter Flying Tips

  Winter is here, and it's time to start pre-flighting with gloves on! Here are some tips to stay safe every time you fly this winter.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 01/01/2019
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  The 6 ABCs Of United States Airspace

  Having trouble understanding the basic principles of airspace?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/30/2018
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  No Matter What You Fly, This Wake Turbulence Accident Could Happen To You

  The departure, en route, and descent phases of flight pose a unique risk when you're following aircraft miles ahead of you that you can't even see.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/29/2018

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  Is Flying Through Snow Considered 'Known Icing'?

  Does snow really count as "known icing conditions?" We talked to the Aviation Weather Center in Kansas City to find out more. Here's what we found...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/27/2018
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  8 Ways To Keep Your Flight Training Costs Under Control

  Here are a few strategies that you can use to keep your costs under control:

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/27/2018
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  Rules-Of-Thumb Every Pilot Should Know

  Flying gets a lot easier once you know some basic rules-of-thumb. Here are 7 of the best rules, and how to use them.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/25/2018
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  11 Aviation Quotes That Could Save Your Life

  When all else fails, follow this advice...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/25/2018
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  You Know You're In Flight Training If...

  Is this happening to you right now?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/18/2018

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  Don't Make These 6 Mistakes On Your Next Takeoff

  Takeoffs are one of the most critical times for you as a pilot. High speeds, close ground proximity, and gusty winds can make for an interesting challenge.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/13/2018
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  How A Bad Approach-To-Landing Happens, In 5 Steps

  When things don't go as planned, you need to take control of your situation (and the traffic pattern).

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/08/2018
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  How Calm Winds Nearly Led To A Runway Collision

  If you've ever flown into a non-towered airport on a calm wind day, you've probably wondered which runway you should use. Here's how confusion nearly led to a head-on collision.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 11/29/2018
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  The 7 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
  • 11/27/2018
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  How Two Aircraft Went Off The End Of The Runway On a Bad-Weather Day

  Adverse weather - rain or snow - can turn a normal landing into a landing that gets a whole lot more exciting than you ever hoped for.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 11/24/2018
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  Why Is Oil Streaking Down Your Engine Cowling?

  If you saw oil streaking down the side of your car, you'd probably be worried. So why are there oil stains and streaks under your airplane's engine?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 11/22/2018