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  5 Ways To Join Final On An Instrument Approach

  Here are the most common ways you'll join final on an instrument approach.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 03/13/2025
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  Picking Up Flight Following

  In partnership with AOPA

  Here's how call up ATC for flight following..

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 03/13/2025
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  Filing Airways Vs. Filing Airway Fixes

  Here's the difference...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 03/12/2025
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  7 Elements Of A Good Preflight Briefing

  In partnership with AOPA

  Here are some of the most important things you should cover before you set foot in your plane.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 03/11/2025

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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
  • 03/11/2025
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  Clearance Void Times, Explained.

  In partnership with AOPA Pilot Protection Services

  Here's how they work...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 03/09/2025
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  3 Of The Most Common Mistakes Pilots Make On IFR Flights, And How To Prevent Them

  In partnership with AOPA Pilot Protection Services

  If you know the common errors, you can help prevent them from happening...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 03/08/2025
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  CTAF vs. UNICOM: What's the difference?

  In partnership with ATP

  When you should use CTAF, and when you should use UNICOM...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 03/08/2025
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  Is Obstruction Clearance Guaranteed Below DA/MDA?

  When you're below DA/MDA, it's up to you...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 03/07/2025

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  Can You Circle-To-Land From An ILS Glide Slope?

  Circling approaches aren't limited to non-precision approaches. Do you know how to use a glideslope to help your circling approach?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 03/06/2025
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  Class B Weather Minimums

  Here's what you need for VFR flight in Class B airspace...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 03/06/2025
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  How To Touch Down In A Strong Crosswind

  Upwind main, then downwind main, then nosewheel...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 03/05/2025
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  Quiz: Can You Answer These 5 Aircraft Systems Questions?

  In partnership with AOPA

  Good luck!

  • • Quiz
  • Boldmethod
  • 03/05/2025
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  Maneuvering Speed: How Va Protects Your Plane

  It's pretty much impossible to explain aerodynamics without heavily simplifying it. Aerodynamics is a field for engineers, based on differential equations that don't have much use in the cockpit.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 03/04/2025
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  IFR Departure From a Towered Airport

  Here's what you can expect...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 03/04/2025