New

• 
  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
  • 08/23/2025
• 
  When Are Speed Restrictions Required On STAR Arrivals?

  Even without a "descend via" clearance from ATC, speed restrictions still apply along STAR arrival routes. Here's why.

  • • Article
  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 08/21/2025
• 
  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
• 
  Why Does Maneuvering Speed Change With Weight?

  Contrary to popular belief, you can't just throw your stick and rudders back and forth below Va and expect to not bend metal.

  • • Article
  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 08/14/2025

• 
  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
• 
  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
• 
  You Were Cleared Direct To A Fix: When Can You 'Descend Via' On The STAR?

  In partnership with Garmin

  Can you begin descending before you're established on the STAR?

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/06/2025
• 
  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
  • 08/02/2025
• 
  How To Fly A Perfect Short Field Landing

  Here's how you'll do it, step-by-step.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/31/2025

• 
  Your Guide To Minimum VFR Altitudes

  How are minimum altitudes calculated? We explain.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/26/2025
• 
  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
  • 07/24/2025
• 
  How To Do A VOR Check Before Your Next IFR Flight

  If you're planning to use your VOR receiver, the receiver must be checked within the preceding 30 days for an IFR flight

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/19/2025
• 
  The Difference Between Decision Altitude (DA) and Decision Height (DH)

  DA and DH aren't interchangeable phrases, they're two completely different things. Let's look at the difference

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/15/2025
• 
  How To Go Missed From A Circling Approach

  Landing from a circling approach can be challenging for a few reasons.

  • • Article
  • Colin Cutler
  • 07/10/2025
• 
  Does A 'Climb And Maintain' Clearance Delete Your Crossing Restrictions On A SID?

  In partnership with Garmin

  You're departing from Houston on the RITAA Seven Departure, which has five altitude crossing restrictions. ATC tells you to "climb and maintain 15,000." Do you still need to meet the crossing restrictions?

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/08/2025