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  The Pilot's Guide For Landing At Busy Airports

  Have you ever felt uncomfortable flying into busy, unfamiliar airports? Here are some tips to get you prepared for your next trip to a busy Class B, C, or D airport.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/24/2025
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  How Does CG Affect Aircraft Performance?

  In partnership with LIFT

  Here's how a forward CG affects your aircraft...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/24/2025
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  Runway Overrun Caused By Short Field Landing Technique

  Chances are you've heard of a "chop and drop" landing. Maybe you've even done it yourself.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/22/2025
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  Can You Answer These 6 V-Speed Questions?

  In partnership with AOPA

  How well do you know your V-Speeds?

  • • Quiz
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/21/2025

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  8 Optical Illusions Pilots Should Understand And Know How To Avoid

  In partnership with ATP

  Optical illusions can significantly affect your ability to fly safely. Here's what every pilot should be prepared to handle.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/19/2025
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  Quiz: Do You Know These 6 Uncommon VFR Chart Symbols?

  In partnership with UND

  You don't see these every day...

  • • Quiz
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/18/2025
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  How Fuel Flow Affects CHT

  Here's what happens to CHT when you pull your mixture back...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/18/2025
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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
  • 04/17/2025
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  VFR Fuel Requirements

  Here's how much fuel you need...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/16/2025

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  Can You Take Off With Another Plane On The Runway?

  In partnership with AOPA Pilot Protection Services

  Have you ever been cleared for takeoff with another airplane on the runway? How would you handle this scenario?

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/15/2025
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  8 Common Checkride Mistakes To Avoid

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

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/15/2025
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  Does a Stipple Guarantee Obstacle Protection?

  In partnership with AOPA

  Here's what it does for your descent...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/13/2025
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  Incorrect Traffic Pattern Entry Leads To Mid-Air Conflict

  Traffic patterns are designed with specific procedures for a reason. Here's what can happen when one pilot doesn't follow them and creates a conflict, risking a mid-air collision.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/12/2025
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  When Do You Need To Fly The Procedure Turn?

  Here's when you need to fly it...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/11/2025
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  Spatial Disorientation: How To Overcome It In Flight

  In partnership with AOPA Pilot Protection Services

  Somatogravic illusions occur during rapid acceleration and deceleration in flight. This illusion usually happens when there's limited exterior visibility, and you react to body senses over actual flight instrument readings.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/08/2025