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  6 Aerodynamic Facts About Ailerons You Should Know

  In partnership with ATP

  Ailerons do a lot more than help airplanes turn. Here are some important aerodynamic principles every pilot should know.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/12/2025
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  When Should You Start Your Flare?

  In partnership with LIFT

  Here's when to do it...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/12/2025
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  Quiz: Do You Know These 5 Common IFR Phrases?

  If you fly IFR, you'll probably get one of these phrases on your next flight...

  • • Quiz
  • Corey Komarec
  • 07/11/2025
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  Why Are Mountain Waves Less Common In The Summer?

  Here's why they're less common in summer than they are in the fall...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/11/2025

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  Rusty? Regain Your IFR Skills With Boldmethod's Instrument Course

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/10/2025
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  How To Go Missed From A Circling Approach

  Landing from a circling approach can be challenging for a few reasons.

  • • Article
  • Colin Cutler
  • 07/10/2025
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  6 Of The Most Confusing FAA Regulations, Explained

  The FARs get a little confusing at times, but here are 6 regs that you won't wonder about ever again.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/10/2025
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  Who Do I Call To Enter Class C Airspace?

  Here's who you should call, based on where you are...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/10/2025
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  Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About V-Speeds

  In partnership with UND

  Bonus points if you get the last question right!

  • • Quiz
  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 07/09/2025

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  Supercharge Your Flight Training With The All-New Boldmethod App

  Welcome to next-level flight training.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 08/30/2023
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  'Roger' vs. 'Wilco': What's The Difference?

  The right time to use each one is...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/09/2025
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  Does A 'Climb And Maintain' Clearance Delete Your Crossing Restrictions On A SID?

  In partnership with Garmin

  You're departing from Houston on the RITAA Seven Departure, which has five altitude crossing restrictions. ATC tells you to "climb and maintain 15,000." Do you still need to meet the crossing restrictions?

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/08/2025
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  The Difference Between MDA and DA

  You've probably heard of Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) and Decision Altitude (DA), but what are they, and how do they differ?

  • • Article
  • Nicolas Shelton
  • 07/08/2025
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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.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/08/2025
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  Why Your VOR Course Doesn't Match The GPS

  Here's why it doesn't match...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 07/08/2025