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  Spatial Disorientation: How To Overcome It In Flight

  In partnership with AOPA Pilot Protection Services

  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
  • 05/04/2024
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  7 Perfect Times To Use An Autopilot

  If you've flown an airplane with an autopilot, here are some of the best times to use it.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 05/04/2024
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  Can You Depart An Airport Under IFR If There's No SID or ODP?

  In partnership with AOPA Pilot Protection Services

  You can, but...

  • Boldmethod
  • 05/03/2024
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  Tips To Improve Your Crosswind Technique

  If you're not completely comfortable with crosswinds, try this...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 05/01/2024

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  6 Common Takeoff Mistakes, And How To Avoid Them

  Takeoffs are one of the most critical times for you as a pilot. High speeds, close ground proximity, and gusty winds can make for an interesting challenge.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/30/2024
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  What's The Minimum Weather To Depart a Class D Airport?

  In partnership with AOPA

  Here's what you need to depart a Class D...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/30/2024
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  Pitch For Airspeed, Power For Glideslope? Or The Other Way Around?

  You're high on the glideslope. How do you correct? Do you pitch down, or do you reduce power?

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/27/2024
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  5 Reasons Why You Should Fly Around The Upwind Side Of A Thunderstorm

  If you're facing a line of thunderstorms, taking a longer deviation around the upwind side of the storm might be a good idea. Here's why.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 04/25/2024
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  Managing Mountain Thunderstorms In The Spring

  Wave in the morning, thunderstorms in the afternoon...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/20/2024

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  7 Rules-Of-Thumb For Takeoff Performance

  When it comes to takeoff performace, your POH is always the place to make your final decisions. But if you're looking to make some quick estimates, here are 7 rules-of-thumb that will help.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 04/18/2024
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  Restricted Areas: What You Should Know, And How To Operate Around Them

  Restricted airspace is an area typically used by the military where air traffic is restricted or prohibited for safety reasons.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/11/2024
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  10 Things You Should Do Before Flying Into An Unfamiliar Airport

  Flying somewhere new? Here are 10 tips to make sure you're ready.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 04/11/2024
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  Quiz: Do You Know These 6 Uncommon VFR Chart Symbols?

  In partnership with UND

  You don't see these every day...

  • • Quiz
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/10/2024
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  8 Shortcuts Every Pilot Wants

  In partnership with AOPA Pilot Protection Services

  Pilots love taking shortcuts. How many of these have you gotten?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 04/09/2024
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  Does Mountain Wave Still Happen In The Spring?

  It continues for longer than you might think...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 04/09/2024