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  Defensive Positioning: What To Do When You Fly With Another Pilot

  If you're in a seat that has flight controls, you should consider yourself a crewmember.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/16/2025
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  DA vs. MDA

  In partnership with Garmin

  Here's the difference.

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/16/2025
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  Oxygen Requirements For Pilots

  Here's when (and why) we wear the cannulas...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/15/2025
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  The 6 Types Of Turbulence, And How To Report Each One

  Here's how to report it to ATC.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/14/2025

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  The 4 Different Types of Vertical Guidance in IFR Flying

  Here are the 4 types most avioncs suites can give you...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/14/2025
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  VFR Weather Minimums In Controlled Airspace To The Surface

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/13/2025
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  How To Fly Visual Approaches At Night, And Do It Safely

  Visual approaches aren't always straightforward, and flying them at night adds extra complexity. So how can you fly them more safely at night?

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/12/2025
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  4 Ways To Start Your Flight Training Right Now

  In partnership with LIFT

  Want to be a pilot? Here's how you can start right away...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 08/12/2025
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  ATC Light Gun Signals

  What does a flashing white light mean?

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/11/2025

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  Why Do Some Airports Have Multiple RNAV Approaches To The Same Runway?

  Two RNAV (GPS) approaches to the same runway? Here's why...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/10/2025
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  How To Fly A Touch-And-Go Landing

  Nearly every pilot has flown a touch-and-go. But did you know the FAA doesn't publish guidance on how to fly one?

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/09/2025
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  10 Skills VFR Pilots Can Learn From IFR Pilots

  Here are some habits that VFR pilots can pick up even before they become IFR certified.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 08/09/2025
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  What Is a Fly Visual Segment On An Approach?

  Here's what they are, and the precautions you should take...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/09/2025
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  How To Fly A Visual Climb Over Airport (VCOA) Under IFR

  If you can't safely maintain the required climb gradient for an instrument departure, a VCOA might be a great option. Here's what you need to know before you fly one under IFR.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/07/2025
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  6 Common Takeoff Mistakes, And How To Avoid Them

  Takeoffs are one of the most critical times for you as a pilot. High speeds, close ground proximity, and gusty winds can make for an interesting challenge.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 08/07/2025