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  6 Common Takeoff Mistakes, And How To Avoid Them

  Takeoffs are one of the most critical times for you as a pilot. High speeds, close ground proximity, and gusty winds can make for an interesting challenge.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/07/2025
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  You Were Cleared Direct To A Fix: When Can You 'Descend Via' On The STAR?

  In partnership with Garmin

  Can you begin descending before you're established on the STAR?

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/06/2025
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  Class D Weather Minimums

  Here's the minimum weather you need to fly in Class D...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/06/2025
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  Can You Depart IFR From An Airport With No SID And No ODP?

  When can you start your on-course turn, and why? Here's how it works.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/02/2025

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  Do You Know These 8 ATC Climb and Descent Phrases?

  In partnership with Lightspeed

  There's a big difference between ATC issuing you an "immediate" vs. "best rate" descent. Here's how to handle these 8 common phrases.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 08/02/2025
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  Quiz: Do You Know What These 4 Uncommon Enroute Chart Symbols Mean?

  Let's see if you have these symbols down!

  • • Quiz
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/01/2025
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  How To Fly A Perfect Short Field Landing

  Here's how you'll do it, step-by-step.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/31/2025
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  Quiz: 6 Questions To See If You're Ready To Be A Private Pilot

  In partnership with LIFT

  Are you ready to be a private pilot? Let's find out...

  • • Quiz
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/30/2025
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  Leaning Your Mixture On The Ground

  How far back can you pull the mixture on the ground?

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/30/2025

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  Can You Log PIC Time In The Clouds If You Aren't Instrument Rated?

  Not instrument rated? You can still log PIC time in the clouds, in certain cases. Here's why.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/29/2025
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  When Should I Use IDENT?

  In partnership with ATP

  You only press it when...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/29/2025
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  Your Guide To Minimum VFR Altitudes

  How are minimum altitudes calculated? We explain.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/26/2025
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  VFR To IFR Departure Procedure

  They're a good way to get off the ground quickly...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/25/2025
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  How To Calculate Your VDP When An Instrument Approach Doesn't Have One

  This easy calculation will help you make a safe descent from MDA to landing.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/24/2025
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  What CAPE Values Cause Thunderstorms?

  Here's what CAPE values mean...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/24/2025