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  The Boldmethod Blog Turns 1 Today!

  561 blog posts. 5.5 million visitors. And it's all because of readers like you.

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  • 12/25/2014
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  The 4 Steps Of Spin Recovery

  Spin recovery is one of the first things you learn in flight training. And the acronym "PARE," for Power, Aileron, Rudder and Elevator, is one of the most commonly taught techniques. So how does it work?

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  • 11/07/2014
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  • 10/22/2014
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  Which T-Shirt Would You Wear?

  Boldmethod's first monthly apparel release begins this Saturday, October 25th, at 6:00 AM Eastern, and you're in charge.

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  • 10/21/2014

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  Spirit Airlines Paint Job Really Stands Out From The Crowd

  It seems like almost every airline is getting a new paint scheme right now, but here's one that really stands out from the crowd. Spirit Airlines revealed their new livery last week, and it's anything but dull. One thing's for certain: these aircraft won't blend into the sky. What do you think?

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  • 09/29/2014
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  Push-Button Or Touchscreen: Which One Would You Rather Fly?

  Push-button avionics have been around for years, but touchscreen systems are becoming more and more common in cockpits. Push-button fans usually say they'd rather have tactile feedback, and not have fingerprints all over their screens. Touchscreen fans, on the other hand, like having more screen available, and clicking anywhere a button is displayed on their screen.

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  • 09/22/2014
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  Climb Into The Pilot's Seat Of An Airbus A340

  Air Tahiti Nui, Tahiti's international airline, was formed 15 years ago to promote tourism to the remote South Pacific island. They exclusively fly Airbus A340s, and from what it looks like, their pilots get to enjoy some pretty incredible views. Where do we sign up for this job?

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  • 09/20/2014
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  World's Strangest Looking Plane Turns 20 Years Old

  This isn't your typical Airbus. The A300-600 Super Transporter, nicknamed the 'Beluga', is a modified A300-600. What's it used for? Airbus uses its fleet of 5 Super Transporters to move aircraft parts across its network of European production facilities. In other words, it's a plane that hauls other planes.

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  • 09/20/2014
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  What Do You Love About Aviation?

  You've made this an amazing nine months. Since we launched on December 25th of this year, you've helped us grow to over 500,000 unique visitors every month! When we launched, we dreamed of hitting 100,000 - so needless to say, we're amazed. And stunned.

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  • 09/18/2014

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  Should Pilots Still Learn How To Use Paper E6-Bs?

  Digital E6-B flight computers are everywhere these days. From iPhone apps to digital stand-alone computers, you can find them in every shape and size possible. And since they're separate from an aircraft's power source, there's a very small chance that you would experience an aircraft failure and digital E6-B failure at the same time.

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  • 09/15/2014
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  Should Online Plane Sharing Services Be Legal?

  The FAA recently ruled that online ride-sharing programs offered by services like Flytenow and AirPooler are not legal.

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  • 08/25/2014
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  Cap'n Aux Gave You This Video - And Now You Can Download His Books For Free!

  You may have heard of Cap'n Aux - Eric Auxier. He's a longtime airline pilot, flying the Airbus A-320. Aux is the star of this awesome inside look at the life of an airline pilot (produced before the FAA's PED rule)... Not only is he a pilot, he's also a prolific author!

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  • 08/16/2014
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  How Much Do You Know About Navaids?

  How much do you know about navaids? Find out.

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  • 08/01/2014
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  Should Instructors Allow Students To Use GoPros In Solo Flight?

  GoPros are a common sight in the cockpit. They can produce incredible aerial footage and great debriefing material. But, are they an unnecessary and dangerous distraction to a student pilot on a solo flight?

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  • 07/07/2014
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  Approach Quiz: Can You Fly The VOR Into AXN?

  Last week, we ran a quiz on the LDA/DME into Eagle County in Colorado's Rocky Mountains. Here's an approach without the terrain considerations - how well can you fly it?

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  • 06/25/2014