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  Rotating Beacon Colors?

  In partnership with ATP

  Don't mix up a military field for a civilian one...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/12/2026
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  ILS vs. RNAV Approaches

  Here are the advantages, and disadvantages, of both.

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/11/2026
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  If You're High On Final Approach, How Should You Correct?

  Your first time around the pattern, you were right on glide path. But this time, you're way off. Why?

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/10/2026
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  10 Times It's OK To Say 'Unable' To ATC

  In partnership with Lightspeed

  There are a few times when you should use the phrase "unable" with ATC.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/10/2026

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  When Can You Use Real DME On An Approach?

  If you have DME on board, this is when you can use it...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/10/2026
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  Descend Via Clearances, Explained.

  Here's how to fly a descend via...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/09/2026
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  6 IFR Procedures Most Instrument Pilots Rarely Fly

  Let's face it, there are a lot of IFR procedures we don't use in our everyday flying. If you're an instrument-rated pilot and fly IFR all the time, how many times have you flown these procedures in the past 12 months?

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/08/2026
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  When Are You Required To Go Missed?

  Here's when you need to go missed...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/08/2026
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  Class E Airspace Starting At 700' AGL

  In partnership with ATP

  Here's how to identify it on VFR sectional charts...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/07/2026

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  Frost Contributes To Cessna 172 Takeoff Accident

  It's rare to see a takeoff accident where frost is the only contributing factor.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/06/2026
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  6 Reasons Why You Should Always Back Up A Visual Approach With An Instrument Approach

  Here's how backing up your visual approach up with an instrument approach can make your landing a lot easier, and safer.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 01/06/2026
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  Filing Airways Vs. Filing Airway Fixes

  Here's the difference...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/05/2026
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  Graphical ODPs, Explained.

  Here's when the FAA will publish a graphical ODP, and how you can use it.

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/04/2026
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  IFR Aircraft Loses Separation With 1,500 Foot Tall Antenna

  When you're on an IFR flight plan, it's a natural assumption that ATC is a big part of the safety of your flight.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/03/2026
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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
  • 01/03/2026