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  7 Ways To Find An Airport Hidden By Nighttime Darkness

  In partnership with AOPA

  Have you ever had trouble finding an airport at night, especially in an urban environment? Here are some strategies you can use on your next flight to safely find the runway.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 01/09/2025
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  The Two Types Of Mountain Waves

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  • Boldmethod
  • 01/09/2025
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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
  • 01/07/2025
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  The Landing Currency Rules Have Changed (FAR 61.57)

  In partnership with AOPA

  Here's what's changed with the landing currency FAR...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 01/05/2025

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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
  • 01/04/2025
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  Flying a Localizer Back Course

  Here's how to fly it with an HSI...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 01/04/2025
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  Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About Aerodynamics

  In partnership with Lightspeed

  Good luck!

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  • Boldmethod
  • 01/03/2025
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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
  • 01/02/2025
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  How Does a Headwind Affect Takeoff Distance?

  In partnership with LIFT

  Here's why aircraft take off into the wind...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 01/02/2025

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  Ice-Covered Pitot Tube Results In Low-Altitude Alert From ATC

  You're flying an ILS through icing conditions and your airspeed suddenly begins decreasing. Your pitot tube is covered in ice. What would you do? Here's what happened to this pilot.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/31/2024
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  Braking Condition Reports For Contaminated Runways

  Here's what the numbers mean...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/31/2024
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  Quiz: What Should You Do When ATC Says '______'?

  What should you do when ATC says...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/30/2024
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  Is It OK To Fly Through MOAs?

  While VFR flight through Military Operations Area (MOA) doesn't require any clearance or communications, it's not the best idea. Here are some tips to handle MOAs safely.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/28/2024
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  Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About Aviation Weather

  Understanding weather is one of the most important parts of being a pilot. How much do you really know about it?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/27/2024
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  6 Design Improvements That Reduce Aircraft Drag

  In partnership with AOPA

  Want to fly fast? Here are 6 design improvements that counter drag's negative effects on performance.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/26/2024