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Why Sunsets Are So Colorful From The Air

Why Sunsets Are So Colorful From The Air

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Seeing a sunset or sunrise from the cockpit is a view you’ll never forget. Here’s why they’re so stunning and full of color.

First, A Quick Review Of Sunlight

Sunlight, or visible light, can be thought of as a wave and a part of the electromagnetic spectrum. When the spectrum is split up, you see all the colors as a…

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5 Rules of Thumb Every Pilot Should Know  Boldmethod — Peter "Just Loves Flying"

5 Rules of Thumb Every Pilot Should Know  Boldmethod — Peter “Just Loves Flying”

5 Rules of Thumb Every Pilot Should Know  Colin Cutler

1) Estimating Your Crosswind Component

When you’re on the ground, it’s easy to use the crosswind chart in your POH, or an E6B. But when you’re in the air, neither of those options are very practical.

Lucky of all of us, there’s an easier way. If the wind is 30 degrees off the runway, your crosswind component is about 50% of the wind…

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Boldmethod's Top 10 Stories Of 2016

Boldmethod’s Top 10 Stories Of 2016

2016 was a quite a year at Boldmethod, and we have readers like you to thank for it (thanks!).  So to wrap up 2016 and get ready for 2017, here are our 10 most popular stories of the year. Enjoy, and Happy New Year! 10) Pitch For Airspeed, Power For Altitude? Or The Other Way Around? You’re high on the glideslope. How do you correct? Do you pitch down, or do you reduce power? Read story… Source:…

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The 5 Most Common Checkride Failures For Private Pilots | Boldmethod

The 5 Most Common Checkride Failures For Private Pilots | Boldmethod

Checkrides can be scary, especially your first one. But there’s good news: a lot of other people have taken them, and you can learn from their mistakes. Source: The 5 Most Common Checkride Failures For Private Pilots | Boldmethod 1. Weather.  Who loves weather reports and forecasts? Not too many people. Unfortunately, you’ll need to know it all. METARs and TAFs aren’t so bad, but when you start…

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