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  CRAFT Clearance Examples

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

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/30/2026
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  4 Items You Should Brief Before Every Instrument Departure

  When was the last time you flew a complex IFR departure? Before your next flight, review these critical briefing items.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/29/2026
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  What Are Slope Winds?

  Here's how they can affect your takeoff or landing...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/29/2026
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  Quiz: Can You Answer These 6 Aviation Weather Questions?

  Think you can answer all 6?

  • • Quiz
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/28/2026

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  Video Quiz: Approach Chart Symbols

  In partnership with Garmin

  What does this symbol mean?

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/28/2026
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  What Is A Clearance Void Time?

  Have you ever heard "clearance void if not off by 1235 Zulu?" It all comes down to one-in, one-out rules for ATC managing IFR traffic at non-towered airports.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/27/2026
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  5 Learning Plateaus, And How To Solve Them

  In partnership with ATP

  Everyone hits a plateau during flight training.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/27/2026
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  Can You Use The Approach Lights To Descend On a Non-Precision Approach?

  You might be surprised, but...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/27/2026
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  When Should You Switch From GPS to LOC?

  Here's when you should make the switch

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/26/2026

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  What Counts As A Prop Strike?

  Prop strikes are one of the most costly incidents that can happen to propeller-driven aircraft.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/25/2026
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  10 Tips For Flying With An Autopilot In IMC

  A functional autopilot in solid IMC takes work off your shoulders. Here are 10 tips to use it well.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/25/2026
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  Altimeter Setting vs. SLP

  In partnership with ATP

  Here's the difference...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/25/2026
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  MEA Changes: When Do You Climb?

  When should you start your climb?

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/24/2026
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  Where Are You Located On This Back Course Approach?

  Are you left or right of course?

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/23/2026
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  6 Things You Should Brief With Passengers In Piston Airplanes

  When you're flying piston airplanes, there are a few specific things you should focus on when briefing your passengers.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/22/2026