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
TFP Mail Call - Aviation Podcast #68
This week on TFP I answer questions about retracting flaps during a power off glide and how simulators can be effectively used during IFR training. Until next time ... Fly Your Best!
Jason
00:08:18 |
Fri 09 Mar 2007
What To Do If It's Not You - Aviation Podcast #67
It can sometimes be difficult to tell another pilot that you are uncomfortable with the way they are flying. This week on TFP I address that problem and give some suggestions for how to deal with it…
00:13:46 |
Fri 02 Mar 2007
Aviation Safety Session #14
Three Strikes and you're out. This week on the Finer Points I tell a story about a recent seaplane trip from Vancouver to Saltspring island on the west coast of Canada. We can all learn from each o…
00:08:02 |
Fri 23 Feb 2007
Get Lost Comm Straight - Aviation Podcast #66
Aviators? Do you copy? This week on TFP we talk about lost comm procedures and some of the specific rules regarding Class D airspace.Fly Your Best,Jason
00:06:10 |
Fri 16 Feb 2007
Aviation Safety Session #13
They're back! Now integrated into the weekly podcasts Aviation Safety Sessions are back in your iPod. This week Anais Radonich Galvin joins me in the studio for a discussion about Go Arounds.Fly Yo…
00:07:43 |
Fri 02 Feb 2007
Feelin' Loopy Too - Aviation Podcast #64
Ben Freelove from Tutima School Of Aviation Safety - Sean D. Tucker visits us this week and breaks down the procedure for doing a ballistic aileron roll. Enjoy TFP!Check out the On The Flight Line S…
00:06:15 |
Fri 19 Jan 2007
How Do You See The Class E - Aviation Podcast #63
Class E airspace is often difficult to spot on VFR charts. This week on TFP I review where class E exists and how it is depicted on the VFR Charts. Please enjoy The Finer Points!
Fly Your Best,
J…
00:13:25 |
Fri 12 Jan 2007
The Lean, Mean 91.213 - Aviation Podcast #62
This week we discuss 14 CFR 91.213, Inoperative instruments and equipment. What do you do when you find a piece of equipment is not working? This episode of TFP will go through the decision making …
00:06:57 |
Fri 05 Jan 2007
The Early Daze - Aviation Podcast #61
This week on TFP I answer an email regarding traffic pattern operations and give some tips on the early stages of flight training. Please enjoy The Finer Points!Fly Your Best,Jason
00:10:39 |
Fri 22 Dec 2006
Billboards In The Sky - Aviation Podcast #60
Is Skywriting a lost art? This week on TFP I answer an email from a listener 'Down Under' who is curious about the lost art of skywriting. Please enjoy The Finer Points!Fly Your Best,Jason
00:12:31 |
Fri 15 Dec 2006
Get Your Ticket Wet - Aviation Podcast #59
Happy Holidays Aviators. This week on TFP I lay out a plan for those of you planning on pursuing an instrument rating. Learn a methodology that will help bring focus to your training. Enjoy The Fi…
00:09:24 |
Fri 08 Dec 2006
When The Wing Flaps - Aviation Podcast #58
Understanding the aerodynamic effect of flap application can be difficult for primary students. This week on TFP we are joined, once again, by Torea Rodriguez as we work to uncover the mystery of th…
00:14:37 |
Fri 01 Dec 2006
Thanksgiving Day Mail Call - Aviation Podcast #57
Happy Thanksgiving Aviators! It's a Mail Call this week on TFP. I answer email questions on:-Using a GATS jar-Using an autopilot during IFR flight-Aviation gear for the beginning Pilot-Working whil…
00:19:10 |
Fri 24 Nov 2006
Get Clear on Your Clearance - Aviation Podcast #56
ATC directives can be challenging, particularly in the IFR environment. Learn to break your approach clearance into components to understand the information you are receiving and hopefully reading b…
00:05:55 |
Fri 17 Nov 2006
On An Angel's Wings - Aviation Podcast #55
This week we visit with Mark Merrill. Northern California Wing Leader for Angel Flight West. Angel Flight provides a service that connects pilots with medical patients who need rides, visit them on…
00:07:18 |
Fri 10 Nov 2006
Analyzing Landings Part II - Aviation Podcast #54
This week we continue with landings. Learn specific exercises to improve your landings. Enjoy The Finer Points.Jason
00:10:20 |
Fri 03 Nov 2006
Aviation Safety Session #12
This month we review an accident that happened as a result of the pilot not performing weight and balance computations before takeoff. Review the computation and graph method of determining whether …
00:10:09 |
Mon 30 Oct 2006
Analyzing Landings - Aviation Podcast #53
This podcast will help you differentiate the good from the bad during landing analysis. Learn how to divide the landing into five specific segments. Enjoy The Finer Points!Until Next Time,Fly Your B…
00:11:38 |
Fri 27 Oct 2006
Gettin' There Without A Scare - Aviation Podcast #52
AOPA columnist, Greg Brown, joins us this week and gives some advice on how to complete your flights safely. Sometimes the go / no-go decision isn't black or white. This week on TFP you'll hear som…
00:28:22 |
Fri 20 Oct 2006
Down But Not Out - Aviation Podcast #51
This week we talk with Captain Rod from the Civil Air Patrol. Learn
techniques that will increase your chances of survival in the event of
an off airport landing. Enjoy The Finer Points!
Jason
00:14:43 |
Fri 13 Oct 2006
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