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  Does a Stipple Guarantee Obstacle Protection?

  In partnership with AOPA

  Here's what it does for your descent...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 09/08/2024
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  When Is A SPECI Issued?

  An Aviation Selected Special Weather Report (SPECI) is an unscheduled report taken when there is a significant change in the weather during the period between the hourly reports. SPECIs contain all data elements found in a METAR, plus additional plain language information which elaborates on data in the body of the report.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 09/07/2024
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  7 Times You Should Reject A Takeoff

  Have you ever rejected a takeoff? Here are 7 times you should.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 09/07/2024
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  Upslope Flow Convergence Thunderstorms

  Here's why clouds form over mountains and terrain so often in the summer and early fall...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 09/07/2024

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  Quiz: 7 Questions To See How Much You Know About Aerodynamics

  In partnership with ATP

  Good luck!

  • • Quiz
  • Boldmethod
  • 09/06/2024
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  Class D Weather Minimums

  Here's the minimum weather you need to fly in Class D...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 09/06/2024
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  Fuel Planning For IFR Flights

  Here's how you should plan it.

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 09/04/2024
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  The 6 Types Of Turbulence, And How To Report Each One

  Here's how to report it to ATC.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 09/03/2024
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  Should VFR Departures Contact Clearance Delivery?

  Here's when you should, and when you shouldn't...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 09/03/2024

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  How To Fly A No-Flap Landing

  Partial-flap and no-flap landings aren't particularly difficult or dangerous in light airplanes, but they do require a few specific procedures that you should be aware of. Here's what you need to know.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/31/2024
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  6 IFR Procedures Most Instrument Pilots Rarely Fly

  Let's face it, there are a lot of IFR procedures we don't use in our everyday flying. If you're an instrument-rated pilot and fly IFR all the time, how many times have you flown these procedures in the past 12 months?

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/31/2024
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  How Do You 'Establish Radio Communication'?

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/31/2024
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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
  • 08/30/2024
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  Are The Approach Lights On?

  In partnership with AOPA Pilot Protection Services

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/28/2024
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  8 Signs You're Ready To Fly Solo

  In partnership with LIFT

  Flying solo for the first time is a big deal. Determining when you're ready is one of the toughest parts.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/27/2024