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  4 Things You Should Know About Runway Illusions, And How To Solve Them

  Have you ever flown into an exceptionally wide/narrow runway, or one that has a noticeable slope? Here's what you should know about illusions you could encounter on your next flight.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 05/06/2021
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  5 Easy Ways To Increase Drag Quickly

  In partnership with UND

  There are a few easy things you can do to increase drag for managing airspeed or a descent. Which of these do you use the most?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 05/04/2021
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  6 Aerodynamic Facts About Ailerons Every Pilot Should Know

  Ailerons do a lot more than help airplanes turn. Here are some important aerodynamic principles every pilot should know.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 04/29/2021
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  What Every Pilot Should Know About 'Defensive Positioning'

  During critical phases of flight, the last thing you should be doing in the cockpit is sitting with your arms crossed, looking out the side window. Even if you're not the PIC, here's what you should know about "defensive positioning".

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  • Boldmethod
  • 04/29/2021

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  10 Things You Should Do Before Flying Into An Unfamiliar Airport

  Don't fly in unprepared!

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  • Boldmethod
  • 04/27/2021
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  Do You Know These 8 ATC Phrases For Climbs and Descents?

  In partnership with Bose

  There's a big difference between ATC issuing you an "immediate" vs. "best rate" descent. Here's what you should know about ATC phraseology.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 04/22/2021
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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