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  6 Factors To Consider Before Picking An IFR Alternate

  You don't want to choose an alternate that's too close to your original destination, because your chances of finding better weather could be slim.

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  • Corey Komarec
  • 10/20/2026
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  Tips To Improve Your Crosswind Technique

  If you're not completely comfortable with crosswinds, try this...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 10/20/2026
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  Quiz: Can You Answer These 7 Holding Questions?

  Expect further clearance at...

  • • Quiz
  • Boldmethod
  • 10/19/2026
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  Pass Your Instrument Checkride With Boldmethod's Instrument Course

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/10/2025

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  Should You Reduce Flaps In Strong Winds?

  Here's what we recommend...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 10/19/2026
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  Do You Need To Meet Stepdowns When You Go Visual On An Approach?

  When you break out of the clouds, do the stepdowns still apply?

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 10/18/2026
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  Pilot Inadvertently Flies Through Prohibited Airspace

  Unlike restricted areas, prohibited areas are much harder to get permission to fly through. Here's what happened when one pilot flew through a prohibited area over the Bush Family Ranch in Texas...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 10/17/2026
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  Mountain Wave Turbulence: Where You'll Find It In Flight

  Where you'll find mountain waves comes down to the shape of the terrain and the velocity of the winds. If you're going flying in the mountains, be sure to know what areas may be hotspots for mountain wave turbulence.

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  • Corey Komarec
  • 10/17/2026
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  Cleared Straight-In?

  In partnership with Garmin

  What are the downsides of skipping the procedure turn?

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 10/17/2026

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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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  Quiz: Can You Answer These 5 Questions About Frost?

  Are you ready for cold weather operations?

  • • Quiz
  • Corey Komarec
  • 10/16/2026
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  What's An LDA Approach?

  Here's what a Localizer Directional Aid (LDA) approach is, and how it's different than an ILS.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 10/16/2026
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  9 Uncommon Weather Codes That Could Affect You On Your Next Flight

  Here are 9 codes that may leave even the most seasoned aviator stumped.

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  • Corey Komarec
  • 10/15/2026
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  How Do You Know If You're On a False Glideslope?

  Here's how to be sure...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 10/15/2026
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  Video: VOR Navigation

  In partnership with Garmin

  A, B, or C?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 10/14/2026