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  Pilot Misses Note 'Circle NA South Of Runway 09', Resulting In Near CFIT Event

  What went wrong, and how you can avoid making the same mistake?

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/17/2025
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  VFR Fuel Requirements

  Here's how much fuel you need...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/16/2025
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  Can You Take Off With Another Plane On The Runway?

  In partnership with AOPA Pilot Protection Services

  Have you ever been cleared for takeoff with another airplane on the runway? How would you handle this scenario?

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/15/2025
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  When To Descend On a Long Straight-In Final

  In partnership with AOPA

  ATC asks you to join a 5 mile final...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/15/2025

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  8 Common Checkride Mistakes To Avoid

  Want to nail your next checkride? Avoid making these common mistakes.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/15/2025
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  Does a Stipple Guarantee Obstacle Protection?

  In partnership with AOPA

  Here's what it does for your descent...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/13/2025
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  Incorrect Traffic Pattern Entry Leads To Mid-Air Conflict

  Traffic patterns are designed with specific procedures for a reason. Here's what can happen when one pilot doesn't follow them and creates a conflict, risking a mid-air collision.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/12/2025
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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
  • 04/12/2025
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  When Do You Need To Fly The Procedure Turn?

  Here's when you need to fly it...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/11/2025

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  Is An LPV Considered a Precision Approach?

  In partnership with AOPA

  Here's how the FAA defines an LPV approach...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/10/2025
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  GPS vs. DME

  In partnership with AOPA

  When are they interchangeable?...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/09/2025
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  Spatial Disorientation: How To Overcome It In Flight

  In partnership with AOPA Pilot Protection Services

  Somatogravic illusions occur during rapid acceleration and deceleration in flight. This illusion usually happens when there's limited exterior visibility, and you react to body senses over actual flight instrument readings.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/08/2025
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  8 Times You Should Go-Around During Landing

  If something isn't working out, don't be afraid to go around and try again.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 04/08/2025
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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
  • 04/08/2025
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  Q&A: The Aircraft In Front Of Me Isn't Turning Base. What Should I Do?

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/07/2025