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  Runway Width Illusions: How To Compensate For Wide and Narrow Runways

  In partnership with LIFT

  Here's how to adjust your approach to landing...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/14/2025
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  10 Times It's OK To Say 'Unable' To ATC

  In partnership with Lightspeed

  There are a few times when you should use the phrase "unable" with ATC.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/13/2025
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  VFR Fuel Requirements

  In partnership with AOPA

  Here's the minimum fuel you need, but we'd recommend you carry more...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/13/2025
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  Stall Recovery: 6 Common Mistakes Made By Pilots

  In partnership with AOPA

  Whether you're practicing stalls or find yourself in an unintentional one...

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/11/2025

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  How Do Mountain Waves Form?

  Here are the two types of waves, and how they form...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/10/2025
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  When Should You Use Trim?

  When should you trim in flight? It's a question we get asked quite a bit. Here's what you should know.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/08/2025
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  5 Things Oil Does Inside Your Engine

  In partnership with ATP

  The oil system provides lubrication for many components inside a piston engine, but you might be surprised what else it can do...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 02/08/2025
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  How To Land With An Asymmetric Flap Failure

  In partnership with AssuredPartners

  What happens if you need to fly your airplane in a split-flap condition? Here's what you should know.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/06/2025
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  7 Things Every Aircraft Owner Should Keep In Their Plane

  In partnership with AOPA Pilot Protection Services

  These 7 items will help you be prepared for just about anything.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 02/06/2025

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  IFR Alternate Minimums For a Precision Approach

  In partnership with AOPA Pilot Protection Services

  Here's the minimums you'll use for planning...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/05/2025
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  6 Times You Should Declare An Emergency With ATC

  In partnership with AOPA

  ATC has the ability to dedicate the most time and resources to you once you've declared an emergency. Don't delay, especially in these 6 situations.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/04/2025
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  Why Use Flaps For Landing?

  In partnership with LIFT

  Here's why..

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/04/2025
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  If You're High On Final Approach, How Should You Correct?

  Your first time around the pattern, you were right on glide path. But this time, you're way off. Why?

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/01/2025
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  The 5 Most Common Checkride Failures For Private Pilots

  Checkrides can be stressful, especially if it's your first one. But there's good news: a lot of other people have taken them, and you can learn from their mistakes.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 02/01/2025
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  Outer Markers, Explained

  In partnership with Lightspeed

  Here's what you know when you see it...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 02/01/2025