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  Do You Need A 3rd Class Medical - Or Is A Driver's License Good Enough? Vote!

  You probably know that AOPA and much of the aviation community is working to let you fly without a third class medical. Instead, you would self-certify - meaning that if you have a driver's license and you don't have any prohibited medical conditions, you can fly single-engine aircraft non-commercially. No medical needed.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 06/16/2014
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  Ready For Summer Flying? Here Are 6 Questions To Test Your Mettle

  Are you ready for summer flying? Here are six questions on performance and weather to test your mettle.

  • • Quiz
  • Boldmethod
  • 06/10/2014
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  Airbus A330 + GoPro = 5 Minute Trip Around The World

  Get a taste of life at 35,000 feet in this Airbus A330's 5 minute trip around the world.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 06/05/2014
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  The B-17 'Flying Fortress' (Infographic)

  It helped change the course of WWII. Tens of thousands of crewmembers flew in it. Check out these impressive stats on the B-17, then, find out how you can get a ride in one this summer.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 06/05/2014

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  Vote: Why Does Pumping The Throttle Prime Carbureted Engines?

  At some point, you've probably heard it. You may have even been taught it: pumping the throttle on your aircraft primes a carbureted engine.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 06/02/2014
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  • 05/28/2014
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  Can You Land At This Airport?

  You're a non-instrument rated private pilot taking a cross-country in your Cessna 182 from Boulder, CO (KBDU) to Cheyenne, WY (KCYS).

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  • Boldmethod
  • 05/19/2014
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  Does This Airplane Need A 100 Hour Inspection?

  Your friend owns a Cessna 182 that he occasionally rents to a small group of pilot friends. He rents the airplane for $85/hr, including fuel.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 05/12/2014
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  What Happens When You Race A Supercar And A Fighter Jet?

  Supercar vs. Fighter Jet.  2 miles horizontal vs. 2 miles vertical.  Check out this ultimate drag race between the Bugatti Veyron and Eurofighter Typhoon - it's pretty incredible.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 05/08/2014

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  Check Ride Vote: Rough Power-Off Stall

  Nearly every student feels nervous practicing their first power-off stall. And, if a wing drops, it's common to try to raise the wing using the ailerons - which often makes the situation worse.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 05/05/2014
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  Solo Endorsements: Flying To Other Airports and Cross Countries

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 05/02/2014
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  Can You Fly A VFR Cross-Country In These Weather Conditions?

  You're a non-instrument rated private pilot, and you've planned a cross-country in your Cirrus SR-20 from Kalamazoo, MI (KAZO) to Traverse City, MI (KTVC).

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  • Boldmethod
  • 04/28/2014
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  Fulcrum + Clouds, Part 2

  Precision aerobatics are always amazing to watch - and this MiG-29 squadron knows how to get the job done. Enjoy. Then, check out the first Fulcrum Drivers video.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 04/26/2014
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  You're Doing A Short Field Landing On A Private Pilot Checkride. Then This Happens.

  You're giving a checkride in a Cessna 172. The flight's going well - until the short field landing.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 04/21/2014
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  Can Two Private Pilots Log PIC At The Same Time?

  Logging flight time is always a hot topic, especially when you're working toward a new certificate or flying job. Check out this scenario and tell us if both pilots can log PIC at the same time.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 04/14/2014