The Finer Points - Aviation Podcast
The Finer Points is the original educational aviation podcast. Launched in 2005, TFP delivers expert CFI wisdom from award winning certified flight instructor, Jason Miller. Over the last 20 years Jason has been working to perfect the art of flight instruction. He was named FAA Wester Pacific CFI of the year in 2009 and 2016, works as an AOPA Air Safety Institute instructor, and writes monthly columns for FLYING magazine. Jason is passionate about conveying accurate, meaningful information to pilots.
- Update frequency
- every 16 days
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 408
- Years Active
- 2005 - 2025
Learn the 91.205 Jive - Aviation Podcast
Learn a few acronyms to help you call up the equiptment required by 91.205 anytime you need to. Whether you are determining if you can fly in the face of failed items or preparing for a check ride th…
Simple is Safe - Aviation Podcast
Learn to remove the 'noise' from your flying. Simple is safe. Some thoughts on that this week on TFP. Please enjoy !
Zero Sum Game - Aviation Podcast
It started as a normal VFR flight and ended in multiple approaches at an airport where the weather was 0/0. Please enjoy The Finer Points!
Happy New Year Aviators!
Fly Your Best!
Jason
What Do You Know? - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast we talk with Howard Donner about some of the issues he is encouternering while training primary students the very basic skills. A great dialogue that will help any pilot consider the…
Talkin' With Greg Brown - Aviation Podcast
Winner of the 2013 AOPA Let's Go Flying Award, Greg Brown, in a classic TFP interview. Please enjoy The Finer Points!
Out of the Box - Aviation Podcast
In this episode we review HIWAS, FSS Freqeuncies, Flight Watch, TWEB and more. Please enjoy TFP.
Fly Your Best,
Jason
Pitch, Power, Period. - Aviation Podcast
A student on Facebook asked what the heck instructors mean when they say, "Pitch plus Power equals performance". In this episode I do my best to explain ... Please enjoy TFP!
Talkin' With .... me - Aviation Podcast
In this episode Howard Donner interviews me about some of the concepts introduced in my ibook, "Setting the Standard". Please enjoy The Finer Points!
Fly Your Best,
Jason
Get Greasy - Aviation Podcast
In this episode I will pass along a training technique for the cockpit that will help you and your CFI perfect your stick and rudder skills. Fly Your Best!
Jason
It Takes Time and Money, Honey - Aviation Podcast
Some practical tips on how to save $$ in training. Fly Your Best!
Jason
Own It - Part I - Aviation Podcast
A few tips if you're considering purchasing an airplane ...
Instrument Flying Tips - Aviation Podcast
In this episode you will ride along on an Instrument flying lesson to learn some tips on how to stay ahead of the airplane. Fly Your Best!
Jason
Presidential TFRs and Straight In Approaches - Aviation Podcast
In this flight training podcast mail call I answer questions about presidential TFRs and long straight in approaches. Fly Your Best!
Jason
Rudder Use - Aviation Podcast
Every pilot has heard, "MORE RUDDE"' from your flight instructor. Take a moment to review the concepts behind why rudder so important. In this flight training podcast you will learn a bit more about…
Talkin' with Mike Busch - Aviation Podcast
On this episode of TFP we take a closer look at the 'idle check' and leaning procedures on the ground. Our special guest is Mike Busch from www.savvymx.com. Please enjoy tfp!
Talkin' with Jason Blair DPE - Aviation Podcast
In this epsisode we talk with former executive director of the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) and designated pilot examiner, Jason Blair. Jason gives us some insight, from an exam…
Will I Survive With 121.5? - Aviation Podcast
In this episode we talk with Dr. Howard Donner about the finer points of the new 406 mhz ELTs. Please enjoy TFP!
Jason
Aviation Safety Session
A fan recently asked if there are any safety sessions available on continued VFR flight into IMC ... so here it is, aviators! From allllll the way back in 2006, let's revisit TFP safety session #1. …
When The Thunder Rolls - Aviation Podcast
Hello Aviators! This week we are reviewing the ingredients and life cycle of Thunderstorms. Please enjoy TFP!
Fly Your Best,
Jason
Aviation Safety Session
In this episode we discuss a message from a facebook fan about an actual engine failure on final. We're learning from each other's mistakes this week on TFP! Please enjoy the finer points!