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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

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  Can You Navigate a Victor Airway Using GPS?

  Here's why you can use your GPS...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/24/2025
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  IAS vs. TAS

  In partnership with AOPA Pilot Protection Services

  Why are indicated airspeed (IAS) and true airspeed (TAS) different?

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/23/2025
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  When Should You Start A 'Pilot's-Discretion' Descent?

  In partnership with Lightspeed

  When ATC gives you a "pilot's discretion" descent under IFR, how do you plan for it?

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/22/2025
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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.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/22/2025
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  RNAV Guidance On a VOR Approach

  Here's what the FAA says...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/22/2025
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  Quiz: 5 Questions To See How Much You Know About Aerodynamics

  In partnership with AOPA

  How much do you really know about aerodyanmics?

  • • Quiz
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/21/2025