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  Class G Airspace, Explained

  Class G airspace is the only form of "uncontrolled" airspace in the United States. It isn't charted, and it exists wherever Class A, B, C, D or E doesn't.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 08/03/2023
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  Pilot Overcomes Aileron Failure During A Steep Turn

  If your ailerons jammed during a turn, how would you handle it?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 07/22/2023
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  Telluride Airport: What To Know Before You Go

  Perched on a plateau surrounded by 14,000 foot mountains, Telluride is one of the most scenic airports in the US. Here's what you should to know about flying into KTEX.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 07/01/2023
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  ILS: How The Instrument Landing System Works

  The Instrument Landing System (ILS) is a radio navigation system that provides precision guidance to aircraft approaching a runway.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 04/29/2023

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  7 Reasons Compressor Stalls Cause Jet Engine Failures

  Compressor stalls are a leading cause for emergency shutdowns on gas turbine engines. Here's how it happens...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 04/09/2023
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  6 Things To Learn From The Best Commercial Pilots

  There's a lot you'll learn from pilots who have flown commercially for years...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 03/11/2023
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  Help Us With Our Instrument Course: Survey

  • Boldmethod
  • 02/19/2023
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  Landing On A Contaminated Runway? Here's How To Know The Braking Conditions.

  It's officially winter. With snow and ice covering runways around the country, it's a good time to review how runway condition codes work, and what you should do if you're landing on a contaminated runway.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 01/05/2023
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  10 Minimum IFR Altitudes You Should Know

  Here's what you should know about the 10 types of minimum IFR altitudes for your next flight.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/20/2022

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  Welcome to Mountain Weather by Boldmethod

  • Boldmethod
  • 12/16/2022
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  How Does Aspect Ratio Affect Your Wing?

  Some wings are short and stubby, while others are long and skinny. What's up with the difference?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/01/2022
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  5 Engine Start Malfunctions You'll Learn About Before Flying Jets

  These are the most common start malfunctions you'll experience when flying turbine powered airplanes.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 09/20/2022
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  7 Ways To Pick Up Your IFR Clearance At A Non-Towered Airport

  Here are 7 ways to get it done.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 08/20/2022
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  Quiz: Can You Fix It Yourself?

  As a private pilot (or higher), you can perform 'preventive maintenance' on your plane. But what parts of your plane can you fix? It's time to find out...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 08/19/2022
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  How VOR Approaches Work

  VOR approaches are one of the most widely used non-precision approaches in the US. Here's how they work.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 08/06/2022