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  10 Mistakes Every Student Pilot Makes At Least Once

  Did you make these mistakes during flight training? For the instructors out there, you've seen them over and over!

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  • Boldmethod
  • 09/17/2020
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  Why Every Pilot Should Practice Power-Off 180 Landings

  It's unlikely you'll ever have an engine failure abeam the aim point markers on downwind...so why are power-off 180s so important to practice?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 09/15/2020
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  How To Prevent Over Controlling Your Plane

  Have you ever seen someone do this?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 09/08/2020
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  6 Common Mistakes That Could Lead To An IFR Pilot Deviation

  Here are 6 common mistakes that could lead to problems...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 09/08/2020

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  When Should You Initiate A 'Pilot's-Discretion' Descent?

  In partnership with Republic

  When ATC gives you a "pilot's discretion" descent under IFR, how do you plan for it? Did you know some airlines require their pilots to descend right away? Here's why.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 09/05/2020
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  9 Things You Didn't Know About Your Airplane's VHF Radio

  In partnership with Bose

  You use your radio for every flight, but did you know this?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 09/03/2020
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  Quiz: 8 Questions To See How Much You Know About Aerodynamics

  Don't let gravity pull your score down!

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  • Boldmethod
  • 08/31/2020
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  The Best Flight Instructors Always...

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

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  • Boldmethod
  • 08/31/2020
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  Quiz: Do You Know What These 6 Uncommon Enroute Chart Symbols Mean?

  In partnership with Republic

  Let's see if you have these symbols down!

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  • Boldmethod
  • 08/26/2020

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  What To Expect On Your Private Pilot Checkride: The Flight Exam

  You've passed your oral exam, and you've have demonstrated that you can talk the talk. But now it's time to walk the walk in the practical exam.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 08/26/2020
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  What To Expect On Your Private Pilot Checkride: The Oral Exam

  Your private pilot checkride is undoubtedly a nerve-racking experience. For most pilots, it's your first time interacting with a DPE (Designated Pilot Examiner), and you never know quite what to expect.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 08/25/2020
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  Your Guide For Understanding The Speed Limits Of The Sky

  No matter where you fly, there are plenty of speed restrictions you need to know...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 08/20/2020
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  6 Dangers Of Tailwinds During Takeoff And Landing

  You take off and land into the wind for a reason. Here are 6 good reasons to avoid tailwinds.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 08/20/2020
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  What Is Cruise Climb Speed, And When Should You Use It?

  If Vx is your best angle of climb (used to reach an altitude in the shortest lateral distance) and Vy is your best rate of climb (used to reach an altitude in the shortest amount of time), then what exactly is Vcc, or cruise climb speed?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 08/18/2020
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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
  • 08/18/2020