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  High On Final? Here Are 6 Ways To Fix It

  Slightly high on final? Use these strategies to re-stabilize your final descent to landing.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/31/2020
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  Ice-Covered Pitot Tube Results In Low-Altitude Alert From ATC During Approach

  In partnership with Bose

  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
  • 12/29/2020
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  Landing On A Snowy Runway? Here's How To Know The Braking Conditions.

  It's officially winter. With snow/ice covering many runways around the country, it's a good time to review how runway condition codes work, and what you should do if you're landing on a contaminated runway.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/26/2020
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  8 Of The Most Common Night Flying Hazards

  Before you head out for your next night flight, keep these hazards in mind.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/26/2020

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  Quiz: Can You Answer These 7 Aerodynamics Questions?

  Good luck!

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/25/2020
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  Why Is Oil Streaking Down Your Engine Cowling?

  If you saw oil streaking down the side of your car, you'd probably be worried. So why are there oil stains and streaks under your airplane's engine?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/24/2020
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  7 Rules-Of-Thumb Every Pilot Should Know

  Flying gets a lot easier once you know some basic rules-of-thumb. Here are 7 of the best rules, and how to use them.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/22/2020
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  Special VFR Clearance: How To Use It

  In partnership with Bose

  A Special VFR Clearance can get you into or out of an airport with low ceilings and visibility. But do you know when you can use it, and if it's even a good idea?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/19/2020
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  Quiz: Can You Answer These 6 Navaid Questions?

  Ready? Let's get started...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/18/2020

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  Should You Follow The VASI On Final Approach?

  Should you use the VASI as a descent aid for final approach, or should you land close to the numbers to avoid wasting valuable runway?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/15/2020
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  7 Perfect Times To Use An Autopilot

  In partnership with Bose

  If you've flown an airplane with an autopilot, here are some of the best times to use it.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/15/2020
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  Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About Aerodynamics

  In partnership with UND

  Good luck!

  • • Quiz
  • Boldmethod
  • 12/11/2020
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  No Matter What You Fly, This Wake Turbulence Accident Could Happen To You

  The departure, en route, and descent phases of flight pose a unique risk when you're following aircraft miles ahead of you that you can't even see.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/10/2020
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  8 Ways To Prepare For Flight Training Today

  In partnership with UND

  Are you thinking about starting flight training? Here's what you can do right now to get ready.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/08/2020
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  This Wintertime Illusion Can Cause Accidents On A VFR Day

  You probably aren't too concerned with the snow-covered terrain you're flying over. But what happens when there are overcast clouds skies? It can create a hazardous meteorological condition called "flat light", and you should know about it before you go flying this winter.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/05/2020