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  10 Times It's OK To Say 'Unable' To ATC

  In partnership with Lightspeed

  There are a few times when you should use the phrase "unable" with ATC.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 01/10/2026
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  6 IFR Procedures Most Instrument Pilots Rarely Fly

  Let's face it, there are a lot of IFR procedures we don't use in our everyday flying. If you're an instrument-rated pilot and fly IFR all the time, how many times have you flown these procedures in the past 12 months?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 01/08/2026
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  Class E Airspace Starting At 700' AGL

  In partnership with ATP

  Here's how to identify it on VFR sectional charts...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 01/07/2026
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  Frost Contributes To Cessna 172 Takeoff Accident

  It's rare to see a takeoff accident where frost is the only contributing factor.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 01/06/2026

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  6 Reasons Why You Should Always Back Up A Visual Approach With An Instrument Approach

  Here's how backing up your visual approach up with an instrument approach can make your landing a lot easier, and safer.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 01/06/2026
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  IFR Aircraft Loses Separation With 1,500 Foot Tall Antenna

  When you're on an IFR flight plan, it's a natural assumption that ATC is a big part of the safety of your flight.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 01/03/2026
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  6 Tips To Improve Your Radio Calls

  In partnership with UND

  When it comes to radio calls, there's always room for improvement...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 01/03/2026
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  Quiz: Do You Know How These 6 Aircraft Systems Work?

  Let's see what you know!

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  • Boldmethod
  • 01/02/2026
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  Freezing Rain: How It Forms

  According to the FAA, freezing rain is created when snow falls through a warm layer, then through a sub-zero layer of air.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 01/01/2026

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  Quiz: 7 Questions To See How Much You Know About Aerodynamics

  Good luck!

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/31/2025
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  Can You Circle-To-Land From An ILS Glide Slope?

  Circling approaches aren't limited to non-precision approaches. Here's how to use a glideslope to help your circling approach.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/30/2025
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  7 Steps To Make The Perfect Crosswind Landing

  Crosswind landings can be intimidating, but these 7 steps will help you master everything from final approach down to the runway.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/30/2025
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  Quiz: What Should You Do When ATC Says '______'?

  What should you do when ATC says...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/29/2025
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  How Instrument Procedures And Fixes Are Named

  The FAA has come up with some pretty creative instrument procedures. How about the PIGLET arrival into Orlando, the Jimmy Falon victor airway, or the LEBRN (James) fix into Cleveland? We spoke to Denver Center to learn a little bit about the backstory behind the naming process.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/25/2025
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  What's The Maximum Safe Descent Rate On An Instrument Approach?

  Have you ever seen your descent rate exceed 1,000 feet per minute on an instrument approach? Here's why you should take corrective action if it happens.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/23/2025