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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.

  • • List
  • Corey Komarec
  • 02/07/2026
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  How Far Out Do PAPI Lights Guarantee Obstacle Protection?

  In partnership with ATP

  Here's how far out the PAPI lights protect your glide path...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/07/2026
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  Quiz: 5 Questions To See How Well You Know Your Oxygen Requirements

  In partnership with AssuredPartners

  It's time to test your high altitude operations...

  • • Quiz
  • Corey Komarec
  • 02/06/2026
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  Pass Your Instrument Checkride With Boldmethod's Instrument Course

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/10/2025

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  IFR Departure From a Towered Airport

  Here's what you can expect...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/06/2026
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  Distracted Pilot Loses Control On Takeoff Due To An Incorrect Transponder Setting

  In partnership with AssuredPartners

  Something as small as an incorrect transponder setting can lead to an accident if you allow yourself to become distracted. Here's how this pilot nearly lost control on takeoff, and what you can do to avoid the same mistake.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/05/2026
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  10 Skills VFR Pilots Can Learn From IFR Pilots

  Here are some habits that VFR pilots can pick up even before they become IFR certified.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/05/2026
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  Should You Reduce Flaps In Strong Winds?

  Here's what we recommend...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/05/2026
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  Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About ILS Approaches

  Good luck!

  • • Quiz
  • Corey Komarec
  • 02/04/2026

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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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  When Should You Switch From GPS to LOC?

  Here's when you should make the switch

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/04/2026
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  How Wing Washout Makes Your Airplane More Stable

  Almost all aircraft have something called washout built into their wings, and it makes them more stable in a stall.

  • • Article
  • Colin Cutler
  • 02/03/2026
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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.

  • • List
  • Corey Komarec
  • 02/03/2026
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  Tips To Hit Your Touchdown Point

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

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/03/2026
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  Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About Aerodynamics

  In partnership with AssuredPartners

  Good luck!

  • • Quiz
  • Corey Komarec
  • 02/02/2026