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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.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/29/2026
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  Magnetic Deviation vs. Magnetic Variation

  In partnership with ATP

  Here's the difference...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/29/2026
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  6 Ways Pilots Get Confused In The Clouds, And How To Prevent It

  5-10% of all general aviation accidents result from spatial disorientation, and of those accidents, 90% of them are fatal.

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  • Colin Cutler
  • 07/28/2026
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  Pass Your Instrument Checkride With Boldmethod's Instrument Course

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/10/2025

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  5 Common Mistakes To Avoid When You Start Your Engine

  How you start your engine can determine how much wear, tear, and maintenance cost you'll face over time.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 07/28/2026
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  Can You Use The Glideslope On a Back Course Approach?

  You might see glideslope indications, but...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 07/28/2026
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  Quiz: 5 Questions To See How Much You Know About Class G Airspace

  These are some of the toughest airspace questions to remember...

  • • Quiz
  • Corey Komarec
  • 07/27/2026
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  ATC Light Gun Signals, Explained

  In partnership with Lightspeed

  When you see this flashing, what should you do?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 07/27/2026
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  Flying An ILS To Minimums

  Here's what it looks like to see the approach lights at minimums...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 07/26/2026

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  Supercharge Your Flight Training With The All-New Boldmethod App

  Welcome to next-level flight training.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/30/2023
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  How To Fly A No-Flap Landing

  Partial-flap and no-flap landings aren't particularly difficult or dangerous in light airplanes, but they do require a few specific procedures that you should be aware of. Here's what you need to know.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/25/2026
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  5 Common Mistakes Made During IFR Missed Approaches

  When was the last time you flew a missed approach?

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/25/2026
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  How To Fly a Teardrop Holding Entry

  Here's how to fly it...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/25/2026
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  Quiz: 7 Questions To See How Much You Know About Aircraft Engines

  If you can find the ignition switch, you can drive a car. But you need to know a little more about your plane...

  • • Quiz
  • Corey Komarec
  • 07/24/2026
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  Departing a Class C Airport: Do You Need To Talk To Departure?

  In partnership with ATP

  Here's who you need to talk to...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/24/2026