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  Do All Missed Approaches End In A Holding Pattern?

  In partnership with AOPA Pilot Protection Services

  They usually do, but...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/06/2025
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  How To Fly A Circling-Only Approach

  We've all seen circling minimums published on regular approach charts. But have you ever flown an approach that wasn't designated to any particular runway, and has nothing but circling minimums published?

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/05/2025
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  7 Perfect Times To Use An Autopilot

  If you've flown an airplane with an autopilot, here are some of the best times to use it.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/05/2025
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  Can You Use The Glideslope On a Back Course Approach?

  You might see glideslope indications, but...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/05/2025

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  Class B Weather Minimums

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

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/04/2025
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  When To Descend On a Long Straight-In Final

  In partnership with AOPA

  ATC asks you to join a 5 mile final...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/03/2025
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  Towered Airport Frequencies, Explained.

  The right time to use each one is...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/02/2025
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  Do I Need To Fly The Procedure Turn?

  When are you required to fly it? We explain...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 06/30/2025
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  Can You Use The Approach Lights To Descend On a Non-Precision Approach?

  You might be surprised, but you...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 06/30/2025

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  The Advantage Of Landing On Runways With An ILS

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 06/29/2025
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  Do You Need To Fly The HILPT?

  In partnership with Garmin

  We've been using Garmin's new SmartCharts for the past few weeks, and they make it easy to answer the question...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 06/27/2025
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  Clearance Void Times, Explained.

  In partnership with AOPA Pilot Protection Services

  Here's how they work...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 06/26/2025
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  Instrument Chart: Date Of Last Revision

  In partnership with Lightspeed

  Here's what the number in the top-right corner means...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 06/25/2025
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  What Is Cruise Climb Speed, And When Should You Use It?

  Vcc is commonly called "enroute climb speed", and it's always faster than Vy. Unless a steep climb is required to avoid terrain or to fly a departure procedure, cruise climb speeds allow you to fly faster, with a relatively small loss of climb performance.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 06/24/2025
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  Is An LPV Considered a Precision Approach?

  In partnership with AOPA

  Here's how the FAA defines an LPV approach...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 06/24/2025