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  Download The New Boldmethod MacOS App Today

  We just launched the Boldmethod MacOS app, and we'd like you to try it.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/29/2025
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  Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About Enroute Charts

  Before you fly the approach, you need to get to the airport...

  • • Quiz
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/29/2025
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  Weather Minimums In Class B Airspace

  What's the lowest VFR weather in Class B airspace?

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/29/2025
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  Pilots Experience Engine Failure From Fuel Contamination

  Contaminated fuel on the ground can lead to serious problems in the air. Here's an example of pilots that sumped their fuel and still had a contamination-related engine failure.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/28/2025

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  5 Common Mistakes Made During IFR Missed Approaches

  When was the last time you flew a missed approach?

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/28/2025
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  Tips For Determining TAA Distance And Bearing

  Here's how to figure it out...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/28/2025
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  What Happens If You Stall In a Forward Slip?

  In partnership with AOPA

  Slip vs. skid, explained...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/26/2025
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  Incorrect Altitude Readback Leads To Near CFIT Incident

  In partnership with AOPA

  Have you ever misunderstood or misread a clearance? Here's how one mistake nearly led to a CFIT accident.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 01/25/2025
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  3 Of The Most Common Crosswind Landing Mistakes, And How To Prevent Them

  Your crosswind landings will be smoother and more consistent when you avoid these common mistakes.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 01/25/2025

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  REIL vs. RAIL. What's the Difference?

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/25/2025
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  Requirements to Enter Class B Airspace

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/24/2025
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  Have You Heard These 11 ATC Phrases?

  In partnership with ATP

  Yes, these are real terms, and you can find them in the Pilot/Controller glossary.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 01/23/2025
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  What's The Scale Deflection For a Localizer?

  In partnership with AOPA Pilot Protection Services

  Here's the scale deflection...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/23/2025
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  Class E Airspace Borders: How They're Marked On VFR Sectional Charts

  Here's how to pick it out on a map...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/22/2025
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  Why Aircraft Weight Affects Climb Performance

  In partnership with AOPA

  If you've ever flown an airplane at max gross weight, you've definitely noticed a decrease in climb performance compared to when you're light. Here's why it happens.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 01/21/2025