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  6 Aerodynamic Facts About Ailerons You Should Know

  In partnership with ATP

  Ailerons do a lot more than help airplanes turn. Here are some important aerodynamic principles every pilot should know.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/12/2025
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  When Should You Start Your Flare?

  In partnership with LIFT

  Here's when to do it...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/12/2025
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  'Climb Via' vs. 'Climb And Maintain' On a SID

  In partnership with Garmin

  What's the difference between a 'climb via' clearance and a 'climb and maintain' when you're flying a Standard Instrument Departure (SID)?

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/11/2025
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  Why Are Mountain Waves Less Common In The Summer?

  Here's why they're less common in summer than they are in the fall...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/11/2025

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  Pass Your Instrument Checkride With Boldmethod's Instrument Course

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/10/2025
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  6 Of The Most Confusing FAA Regulations, Explained

  The FARs get a little confusing at times, but here are 6 regs that you won't wonder about ever again.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/10/2025
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  Who Do I Call To Enter Class C Airspace?

  Here's who you should call, based on where you are...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/10/2025
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  Does A 'Climb And Maintain' Clearance Delete Your Crossing Restrictions On A SID?

  In partnership with Garmin

  You're departing from Houston on the RITAA Seven Departure, which has five altitude crossing restrictions. ATC tells you to "climb and maintain 15,000." Do you still need to meet the crossing restrictions?

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/08/2025
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  3 Of The Most Common Crosswind Landing Mistakes, And How To Prevent Them

  Your crosswind landings will be smoother and more consistent when you avoid these common mistakes.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/08/2025

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  Why Your VOR Course Doesn't Match The GPS

  Here's why it doesn't match...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/08/2025
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  Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About Aircraft Performance

  In partnership with AOPA Pilot Protection Services

  Do you know what really makes your airplane tick?

  • • Quiz
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/07/2025
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  Towered Airport Frequencies, Explained.

  The right time to use each one is...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/02/2025
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  The Advantage Of Landing On Runways With An ILS

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 06/29/2025
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  Clearance Void Times, Explained.

  In partnership with AOPA Pilot Protection Services

  Here's how they work...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 06/26/2025
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  Instrument Chart: Date Of Last Revision

  In partnership with Lightspeed

  Here's what the number in the top-right corner means...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 06/25/2025