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  Spatial Disorientation: How To Overcome It In Flight

  Somatogravic illusions occur during rapid acceleration and deceleration in flight. This illusion usually happens when there's limited exterior visibility, and you react to body senses over actual flight instrument readings.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/07/2026
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  9 Tips From Mechanics To Keep Your Airplane In Great Shape

  Mechanical problems rarely fix themselves in aviation. We spoke with a few aviation mechanics and want to share their best tips for how pilots can take care of their airplanes.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/07/2026
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  How We Manage Frequencies On a Garmin G1000

  Here's how we set up our frequencies for an IFR flight...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/07/2026
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  When Should You Switch From GPS to LOC?

  Here's when you should make the switch

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/05/2026

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  8 Of The Most Common Night Flying Hazards

  Before you head out for your next night flight, keep these hazards in mind.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/04/2026
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  Towered Airport Frequencies, Explained.

  In partnership with ATP

  Here's a breakdown of towered airport frequencies...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/04/2026
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  Can You Use The Approach Lights To Descend On a Non-Precision Approach?

  You might be surprised, but...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 04/03/2026
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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...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 04/01/2026
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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.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 03/31/2026
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  Should You Reduce Flaps In Strong Winds?

  Here's what we recommend...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 03/31/2026
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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