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  What's a Procedure Turn Fix Altitude?

  When you see it, you can't descend until...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/12/2026
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  What Are The ATC Requirements To Enter Class D?

  In partnership with ATP

  Here's what tower needs to say before you enter their airspace...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/11/2026
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  Pilot Misses Note 'Circle NA South Of Runway 09', Resulting In Near CFIT Event

  What went wrong, and how you can avoid making the same mistake?

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/10/2026
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  7 Ways To Reduce Wear And Tear On Your Aircraft

  Your aircraft will thank you!

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/10/2026

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  How Far Out Do PAPI Lights Guarantee Obstacle Protection?

  In partnership with ATP

  Here's how far out the PAPI lights protect your glide path...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/07/2026
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  IFR Departure From a Towered Airport

  Here's what you can expect...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/06/2026
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  Distracted Pilot Loses Control On Takeoff Due To An Incorrect Transponder Setting

  In partnership with AssuredPartners

  Something as small as an incorrect transponder setting can lead to an accident if you allow yourself to become distracted. Here's how this pilot nearly lost control on takeoff, and what you can do to avoid the same mistake.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/05/2026
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  10 Skills VFR Pilots Can Learn From IFR Pilots

  Here are some habits that VFR pilots can pick up even before they become IFR certified.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 02/05/2026
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  How To Overcome Runway Width Illusion

  In partnership with ATP

  Here's how to ovecome it and make a great landing every time...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/02/2026

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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...

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/29/2026
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  6 Design Improvements That Reduce Aircraft Drag

  In partnership with ATP

  Want to fly fast? Here are 6 design improvements that counter drag's negative effects on performance.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 01/29/2026
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  Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About Enroute Charts

  Before you fly the approach, you need to get to the airport...

  • • Quiz
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/28/2026
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  Here's Why There Is A 250 Knot Speed Limit Below 10,000 Feet

  We all know the speed limit is 250 knots below 10,000 feet. But why?

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/27/2026
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  7 Perfect Times To Use An Autopilot

  If you've flown an airplane with an autopilot, here are some of the best times to use it.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 01/27/2026
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  Pilots Experience Engine Failure From Fuel Contamination

  Contaminated fuel on the ground can lead to serious problems in the air. Here's an example of pilots that sumped their fuel and still had a contamination-related engine failure.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/24/2026