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  Can You Use The Approach Lights To Descend On a Non-Precision Approach?

  You might be surprised, but...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 06/07/2026
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  How To Calculate Your VDP When An Instrument Approach Doesn't Have One

  This easy calculation will help you make a safe descent from MDA to landing.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 06/06/2026
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  5 Mistakes Every Student Pilot Makes At Least Once

  We've all been there! Here are 5 common mistakes just about every student pilot has made in their flight training.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 06/06/2026
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  ILS Critical Areas At Non-Towered Airports

  Here's when you should hold short...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 06/05/2026

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  Landing In Turbulence: How To Make Smooth Touchdown

  Turbulence is a reality of flying. Here's how to fly the best approach possible through rough air.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 06/04/2026
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  Quiz: Do You Know What These 6 ATC Phrases Mean?

  In partnership with Lightspeed

  Say again?

  • • Quiz
  • Boldmethod
  • 06/01/2026
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  What It Means When You're "Cleared Straight-In"

  In partnership with Garmin

  So what exactly does "cleared straight-in" mean?

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 05/31/2026
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  Can You Depart IFR From An Airport With No SID And No ODP?

  When can you start your on-course turn, and why? Here's how it works.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 05/30/2026
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  4 Ways To Get Better At Stall Recoveries

  In partnership with ATP

  If you want to perfect your stall recoveries, try these 4 things.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 05/30/2026

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  What Is Minimum Turning Altitude (MTA)?

  Here's what it is, and where you'll find it.

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 05/30/2026
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  Tips To Hit Your Touchdown Point

  Here's how to nail your touchdown point every time...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 05/29/2026
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  5 Tools That Help You Avoid Turbulence

  In partnership with UND

  Nobody likes turbulence. Here's how you can avoid it.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 05/28/2026
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  Quiz: Can You Handle These 6 IFR Scenarios?

  Lost radios, lost instruments, lost engines...no sweat, right?

  • • Quiz
  • Boldmethod
  • 05/27/2026
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  Practice Instrument Approach Leads To A Near Mid-Air Collision With VFR Traffic

  You're a flight instructor or safety pilot scanning for traffic while your friend flies an approach under the hood. Suddenly, a VFR airplane cuts off your final approach.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 05/26/2026
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  Filing Airways Vs. Filing Airway Fixes

  Here's the difference...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 05/26/2026