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  How To Touch Down In A Strong Crosswind

  Upwind main, then downwind main, then nosewheel...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 03/05/2025
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  Quiz: Can You Answer These 5 Aircraft Systems Questions?

  In partnership with AOPA

  Good luck!

  • • Quiz
  • Boldmethod
  • 03/05/2025
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  Maneuvering Speed: How Va Protects Your Plane

  It's pretty much impossible to explain aerodynamics without heavily simplifying it. Aerodynamics is a field for engineers, based on differential equations that don't have much use in the cockpit.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 03/04/2025
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  IFR Departure From a Towered Airport

  Here's what you can expect...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 03/04/2025

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  Who Can Be a Safety Pilot?

  In partnership with AOPA

  Here's what the FARs say...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 03/02/2025
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  5 Weather Questions You Need To Know For Your Checkride

  Weather is the #1 reason pilots fail their checkride. Here are 5 questions you need to be ready for when you meet with your examiner.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 03/01/2025
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  Why Is Class E Airspace Controlled?

  In partnership with AOPA

  ATC needs to...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 03/01/2025
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  Quiz: Do You Know Your IFR Navaids?

  Do you really know your navaids?

  • • Quiz
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/28/2025
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  Rotating Beacon: What Colors Are You Looking For?

  In partnership with AOPA Pilot Protection Services

  Tips to make sure you're at the right airport...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/28/2025

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  Distracted Pilot Loses Control On Takeoff Due To An Incorrect Transponder Setting

  Something as small as an incorrect transponder setting can lead to an accident if you allow yourself to become distracted. Here's how this pilot nearly lost control on takeoff, and what you can do to avoid the same mistake.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/27/2025
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  6 Hazards Of Tailwinds During Takeoff And Landing

  Here are 6 good reasons to avoid tailwinds whenever you can.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/27/2025
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  Final Approach Fix vs. Final Approach Point

  Here's how to be sure...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/27/2025
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  Can VFR Aircraft Be Cleared For a Visual Approach?

  You won't hear it from ATC. Here's why...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/26/2025
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  The 9 Most Used Aircraft Navaids In History

  In partnership with UND

  There are lots of ways to get around the globe. Here are 9 of the most used navaids over the past 100 years.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/25/2025
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  Do You Need To Cancel IFR When You Fly a Visual Approach?

  You're flying into a non-towered airport on the visual...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/25/2025