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  Each Kind Of Landing Clearance You Can Get From ATC

  What are you cleared for?

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 05/01/2025
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  6 Most Common Private Pilot Checkride Failures

  Checkrides can be intimidating, especially your first one. But knowing the common problem areas helps you prepare and pass.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/29/2025
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  Is It Ever Safe To Fly Underneath A Towering Cumulus Cloud?

  In partnership with AssuredPartners

  What looks like a harmless cumulus cloud can quickly become a thunderstorm in the right conditions.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/26/2025
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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.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/26/2025

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  When Should You Start Your Climb When The MEA Changes?

  When should you start your climb?

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/26/2025
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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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  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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  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