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  Floating Down The Runway? Here's How To Fix It.

  It's frustrating to watch stripe after stripe pass underneath your nose, well past where you planned to touch down. Worse yet, your airspeed just isn't bleeding off.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 10/21/2021
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  5 Ways To Join Final On An Instrument Approach

  Here are the most common ways you'll join final on an instrument approach.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 10/21/2021
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  The 5 Types Of Altitude, Explained

  In partnership with Bose

  It's not just about setting the correct pressure and reading your altimeter.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 10/19/2021
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  8 Of The Most Common Night Flying Hazards

  Before you head out for your next night flight, keep these hazards in mind.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 10/16/2021

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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
  • 10/14/2021
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  What's Your Limit For Landing In Gusty Winds?

  Just like strong crosswinds or low clouds, you should have personal limitations for gust factor when you're approaching your destination.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 10/12/2021
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  6 Reasons Why Taking Off With Frost On Your Wings Is A Bad Idea

  If there's frost on your plane, you need to get rid of it before you fly.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 10/12/2021
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  Quiz: What Aircraft Engine Part Is It?

  In partnership with LIFT

  What part is it?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 10/11/2021
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  7 Ways To Find An Airport Hidden By Nighttime Darkness

  Have you ever had trouble finding an airport at night, especially in an urban environment? Here are some strategies you can use on your next flight to safely find the runway.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 10/02/2021

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  8 Common Checkride Mistakes You Should Avoid

  Want to nail your next checkride? Avoid making these common mistakes.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 09/30/2021
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  Quiz: Do You Know What These 5 Uncommon Enroute Chart Symbols Mean?

  Let's see if you have these symbols down!

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  • Boldmethod
  • 09/29/2021
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  5 Aerodynamic Facts Pilots Should Know About Flaps

  In partnership with UND

  If you're a pilot, you should know these by heart.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 09/28/2021
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  The Best Flight Instructors Always...

  In partnership with UND

  Think about the best flight instructor you've ever had. They probably have several (or all) of these qualities.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 09/23/2021
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  How To Fly A No-Flap Landing

  Partial-flap and no-flap landings aren't particularly difficult or dangerous in light airplanes, but they do require a few specific procedures that you should be aware of. Here's what you need to know.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 09/21/2021
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  The 4 Most Common Sources Of Wind Shear At Low Altitudes

  In partnership with UND

  Wind shear is one of the most significant meteorological hazards to pilots. Here's what you need to know about where wind shear commonly occurs at low altitudes.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 09/21/2021