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  Class E Airspace Starting At The Surface

  In partnership with ATP

  Here's how its marked on sectional charts...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/18/2026
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  Runway Light Colors, Explained

  How far down the runway will the lights change from white to yellow? When do they change to red?

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/17/2026
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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.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/17/2026
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  Quiz: Do You Know What These 6 ATC Phrases Mean?

  See how many of these terms from the Pilot/Controller Glossary you can get right...

  • • Quiz
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/16/2026

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  7 Rules-Of-Thumb For Takeoff Performance

  When it comes to takeoff performace, your POH is always the place to make your final decisions. But if you're looking to make some quick estimates, here are 7 rules-of-thumb that will help.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/14/2026
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  Tips To Keep Your Landings Consistent

  Here's what we recommend...

  • Boldmethod
  • 02/14/2026
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  When Should You Use Trim?

  When should you trim in flight? It's a question we get asked quite a bit. Here's what you should know.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/12/2026
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  7 Tips To Make Better Radio Calls On Your Next Flight

  Before you key the mic, think about the most concise way to make your radio call.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/12/2026
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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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  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.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/05/2026