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  Can You Use The Approach Lights To Descend On a Non-Precision Approach?

  You might be surprised, but...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/03/2026
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  How PAPI Lights Work

  If you're a pilot, you've probably used Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) lights during your final approach to landing. But do you know how they work? Here's what you need to know.

  • • Article
  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 04/02/2026
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  3 Ways Thunderstorms Form In The Mountains

  Thunderstorm production requires moisture, an unstable atmosphere, and a lifting force. In the mountains, the lifting force can come in a variety of ways.

  • • List
  • Corey Komarec
  • 04/02/2026
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  Pass Your Instrument Checkride With Boldmethod's Instrument Course

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/10/2025

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  Where Are You Located On The Back Course?

  Are you left or right of course?

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/02/2026
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  Quiz: Do You Know These 6 Common Approach Chart Symbols?

  Ready? Let's get started...

  • • Quiz
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/01/2026
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  RNAV vs. ILS Approaches

  RNAV has some advantages, especially when this happens...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/01/2026
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  If Your Engine Fails, Should You Fly Best Glide Or Minimum Sink?

  The first question you need to answer in a power-off landing scenario is this: do you want to maximize the distance you can glide, or do you want to maximize the amount of time you can stay aloft?

  • • Article
  • Colin Cutler
  • 03/31/2026
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  15 Questions About 'Descend Via' Clearances...Answered

  Feeling confused about "Descend Via" clearances? Here are answers to your most common questions directly from the FAA.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 03/31/2026

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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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  Should You Reduce Flaps In Strong Winds?

  Here's what we recommend...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 03/31/2026
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  Quiz: Are You Ready For An Emergency On Your Next Flight?

  Are you ready to handle an emergency on your next flight?

  • • Quiz
  • Corey Komarec
  • 03/30/2026
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  Why Your VOR Course Doesn't Always Match Your GPS Course

  Here's why they don't always match...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 03/30/2026
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  Alternate Weather Minimums for "A NA" Airports

  If it's VFR, can you list an "A NA" airport as your alternate?

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 03/29/2026
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  Night Visual Approaches: How To Avoid Losing Situational Awareness

  Visual approaches aren't always straightforward, and flying them at night adds extra complexity. So how can you fly them more safely when it's dark?

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 03/28/2026