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
Talkin' With Fred Abrams - Part 2 - Aviation Podcast #104
This week we check in with Fred Abrams about continued VFR into IMC. Please enjoy The Finer Points!
Fly Your Best,
Jason
00:14:25 |
Fri 25 Jan 2008
Comm 2 is 4 U - Aviation Podcast #103
This week we head back into the discussion about whether or not a Private Pilot can LEGALLY hand control of the airplane to a non pilot passenger. Also, I will give you a tip that will help you keep …
00:07:14 |
Fri 18 Jan 2008
Back To Base - ics - Aviation Podcast #102
This week we go over some of the things you should always remember to do when you get to that very important part of your VFR landing procedure ... the base leg. Please enjoy TFP!
Fly Your Best,
Ja…
00:13:26 |
Fri 11 Jan 2008
TFP Mail Call - Aviation Podcast 101
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! This week we discuss VFR flight following, managing your radios on cross country flights and discuss maintaining visual separation while on an IFR flight plan. Enjoy The Finer Point…
00:12:57 |
Thu 03 Jan 2008
Talkin' With Fred Abrams - Aviation Podcast #99
Fred Abrams is a nationally known aviation lecturer, humorist, veteran instrument instructor, volunteer FAA Aviation Safety Counselor, and aviation technical writer. This week on TFP Fred gives us hi…
00:12:43 |
Fri 21 Dec 2007
Aviation Safety Session #19
This week Sasa Pocek, developer of Aerobid.net, tells us a remarkable story of an encounter with a mad man at his local airport. This story is a reminder to be vigilant and report any suspicious acti…
00:08:36 |
Fri 14 Dec 2007
The Great Lazy Eight - Aviation Podcast #98
This week we continue our discussion of Commercial flight maneuvers. Specifically, the Lazy Eight. Develop your understanding of the aerodynamic changes that occur as your airplane changes speed. …
00:07:43 |
Fri 07 Dec 2007
Oh Chandelle - Aviation Podcast #97
This week we discuss the commercial flight maneuver, 'The Chandelle'. Hear how commercial flight training can be valuable for any pilot. Please enjoy The Finer Points!
Fly Your Best,
Jason
00:08:30 |
Fri 30 Nov 2007
Bob Gardner Part I - Aviation Podcast #96
This week we talk with veteran flight instructor and author of "Say Again, Please", Bob Gardner. This week on TFP, Bob gives us some tips on how to effectively communicate. His book, "Say Again, Pl…
00:10:49 |
Fri 16 Nov 2007
Start Riding The Rails - Aviation Podcast #95
This week I will give you a procedure that will help you nail rate / airspeed decents during Instrument Flight. Please enjoy The Finer Points!
Fly Your Best,
Jason
00:07:47 |
Fri 09 Nov 2007
Aviation Safety Session #18
This week on TFP we discuss mid air collision avoidance. Hear actual ATC recordings of a mid air collision and get some suggestions on how to avoid other airplanes in flight. Enjoy TFP!
Fly Your B…
00:17:04 |
Fri 02 Nov 2007
Oh, That Sinking Feeling - Aviation Podcast #94
This week on The Finer Points we continue our discussion of better and best glide speeds. Learn to make a Glide Polar for your aircraft this week on TFP. Please enjoy!
Fly Your Best,
Jason
00:11:44 |
Fri 26 Oct 2007
Your BEST and your BETTER glide speeds - Aviation Podcast #93
This week we discuss the difference between your best glide speed (L/Dmax) and a speed slightly slower, minimum sink. Please enjoy The Finer Points!
Fly Your Best,
Jason
00:08:34 |
Fri 19 Oct 2007
Get Down, Now - Aviation Podcast #92
This week on TFP we discuss Emergency Descents, a maneuver often under emphasized in flight training. Please enjoy The Finer Points!
Fly Your Best,
Jason
00:08:57 |
Fri 12 Oct 2007
Tom Gilmore - Aviation Podcast #91
Tom Gilmore is an expert on using flight training devices to teach instrument skills. After more than 12,000 flight hours and 40 years in the flight training business, Tom Gilmore has published this…
00:09:51 |
Fri 05 Oct 2007
Lou Fields Part III - Aviation Podcast #90
Former FAA examiner and Naval Aviator, Lou Fields, describes some harrowing experiences during his time flying jets. Please enjoy The Finer Points!
Fly Your Best,
Jason
00:12:25 |
Fri 28 Sep 2007
Mora, Oroca, Moca Polka - Aviation Podcast #89
This week I address some of the details of the low altitude enroute chart, the difference between, OROCA and MORA ... and how MOCA fits in there. Also, visit the TFP forums for a discussion on the u…
00:09:52 |
Fri 21 Sep 2007
Fight Watch, Out - Aviation Podcast #88
Learning how to give Pireps is a critical part of flying and is often overlooked in Flight Training. This week on TFP we review the procedure for giving Pireps in flight. Please enjoy The Finer Poin…
00:07:46 |
Fri 14 Sep 2007
The Greater Simulator - Aviation Podcast #87
Using simulators during IFR training can be incredibly effective. Learn The Finer Points of using this great training tool.
Fly Your Best,
Jason
00:10:25 |
Fri 07 Sep 2007
Keeping Track Of Time - Aviation Podcast #86
Keeping track of fuel is one thing ... knowing where the most fuel remains at any given moment is quite another. This week on TFP I will give you a procedure to help with fuel management.
Check out…
00:09:36 |
Fri 24 Aug 2007
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