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3 Rules-Of-Thumb For Flying In Hot Weather

When the weather gets hot, these rules-of-thumb can help.

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Colin Cutler
05/30/2023

Quiz: Do You Know What These 6 ATC Phrases Mean?

Say again?

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Colin Cutler
05/24/2023

5 Ways To Prepare For Flying Into Busy Airports

Before you go, make sure you have a plan.

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Corey Komarec
04/29/2023

10 Tips To Make Better Radio Calls On Your Next Flight

Before you key the mic, think about the most concise way to make your radio call.

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Boldmethod
04/25/2023

Lost Comm Under VFR? Here Are 6 Things You Can Do About It.

You always see regulations and tips for lost comm under IFR...but what about losing comm on a VFR flight?

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Boldmethod
04/22/2023

Spatial Disorientation: How To Overcome It In Flight

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.

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Boldmethod
04/04/2023

Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Well You Really Know The FARs

Good luck!

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Corey Komarec
03/15/2023

10 Tips For Flying With An Autopilot In IMC

A functional autopilot in solid IMC takes work off your shoulders. To do it well, use these 10 tips.

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Boldmethod
03/14/2023

6 Things To Learn From The Best Commercial Pilots

There's a lot you'll learn from pilots who have flown commercially for years...

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Boldmethod
03/11/2023

Quiz: Do You Know Your IFR Navaids?

Do you really know your navaids?

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Boldmethod
03/10/2023

How To Fly A Circling-Only Approach

We've all seen circling minimums published on regular approach charts. But have you ever flown an approach that wasn't designated to any particular runway, and has nothing but circling minimums published?

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Boldmethod
03/09/2023

Quiz: Can You Answer These 7 IFR Regulations Questions?

Let's get started...

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Boldmethod
03/06/2023

9 Things You Didn't Know About Your Airplane's VHF Radio

You use your radio for every flight, but did you know this?

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Boldmethod
03/04/2023

Quiz: Do You Know What These 6 ATC Phrases Mean?

See how many of these terms from the Pilot/Controller Glossary you can get right...

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Boldmethod
02/27/2023

If You Go-Around On A Visual Approach Under IFR, Do You Need To Contact ATC Immediately?

Visual approaches are usually simple. But what if you're flying a visual approach under IFR to a non-towered airport and have to go-around?

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Swayne Martin
02/25/2023

10 Times It's OK To Say 'Unable' To ATC

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

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Boldmethod
02/11/2023

6 Things Every Pilot Should Know About Fuel Planning

Fuel planning is one of your most important jobs. Here are some tips you should never forget.

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Boldmethod
02/07/2023

Quiz: Can you answer these 5 VFR cross-country questions?

Can you handle this cross-country?

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Colin Cutler
02/06/2023

Quiz: 5 Questions To See How Much You Know About Stalls

How much do you really know about stalls?

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Corey Komarec
01/30/2023

Quiz: Do You Know What These 5 ATC Phrases Mean?

Ready? Let's get started...

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Corey Komarec
01/27/2023

The Hardest IFR Quiz You'll Take This Week

Good luck!

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Boldmethod
01/25/2023

Quiz: What Should You Do When ATC Says '______'?

What should you do when ATC says...

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Boldmethod
01/13/2023

Ice-Covered Pitot Tube Results In Low-Altitude Alert From ATC

You're flying an ILS through icing conditions and your airspeed suddenly begins decreasing. Your pitot tube is covered in ice. What would you do? Here's what happened to this pilot.

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Boldmethod
01/10/2023

ILS Critical Area: When Should You Hold Short?

When do you need to hold short of the yellow ILS critical area markings on a taxiway?

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Boldmethod
12/31/2022

Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About Aerodynamics

Good luck!

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Boldmethod
12/26/2022

Quiz: Can You Answer These 5 Holding Questions?

Eventually, everyone gets stuck in a holding pattern.

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Corey Komarec
12/12/2022

Quiz: Do You Understand These 6 ATC Phrases?

Say again?

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Colin Cutler
12/02/2022

What Happens When Your Pitot Tube Ices Over?

Instrument failures may be one of the toughest parts of training, and they can quickly spark confusion if they happen when you're in the clouds.

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Boldmethod
11/24/2022

9 Ways To Make Nervous Passengers More Comfortable

Let's face it, most passengers are pretty nervous the first time they set foot in a small aircraft.

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Boldmethod
11/24/2022

What Happens If You Go Around After The Missed Approach Point On An Instrument Approach?

You've been cleared for the ILS and break out of the clouds around 500 feet. As you begin your flare, traffic crosses the runway ahead of you. You initiate a go-around, but now you're beyond the missed approach point (MAP). Now what?