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  5 Ways To Join Final On An Instrument Approach

  Here are the most common ways you'll join final on an instrument approach.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 12/27/2025
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  What's a VFR On Top Clearance?

  Here's how to use it...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 12/27/2025
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  What Is Induced Drag?

  In partnership with ATP

  When you're heavy, clean, and slow...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 12/26/2025
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  How Instrument Procedures And Fixes Are Named

  The FAA has come up with some pretty creative instrument procedures. How about the PIGLET arrival into Orlando, the Jimmy Falon victor airway, or the LEBRN (James) fix into Cleveland? We spoke to Denver Center to learn a little bit about the backstory behind the naming process.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 12/25/2025

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  What Is Minimum Turning Altitude (MTA)?

  Here's what it is, and where you'll find it.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/25/2025
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  When Should You Reduce Power In The Pattern?

  Here's when we recommend you reduce power on downwind...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 12/24/2025
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  What's The Maximum Safe Descent Rate On An Instrument Approach?

  Have you ever seen your descent rate exceed 1,000 feet per minute on an instrument approach? Here's why you should take corrective action if it happens.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 12/23/2025
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  When Do Runway Edge Lights Change From White To Yellow?

  In partnership with ATP

  Here's how much runway you have left...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/23/2025
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  Visual Approach Rules, Explained.

  Here's how they work.

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 12/22/2025

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  What Is a Fly Visual Segment On An Approach?

  Here's what they are, and the precautions you should take...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 12/21/2025
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  Is Flying Through Snow Considered 'Known Icing'?

  Does snow really count as "known icing conditions?" We talked to the Aviation Weather Center in Kansas City to find out more. Here's what we found.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 12/20/2025
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  The Aerodynamics Of A Steep Turn

  Here's how to fly it...

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 12/20/2025
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  CRAFT Clearance Examples

  Here's how you'll get your IFR clearance from ATC.

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 12/20/2025
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  Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Flying In Winter Weather?

  It's getting cold out there. Are you ready for winter flying?

  • • Quiz
  • Boldmethod
  • 12/19/2025
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  Weather Requirements When You Depart Class D Airports

  In partnership with ATP

  Here's the minimum weather you need...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/19/2025