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.

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Update frequency: every 16 days
Average duration: 12 minutes
Episodes: 408
Years Active: 2005 - 2025

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Answers About Avidyne - Aviation Podcast #50

This week we talk with Thom Leveque, Northern California Regional Sales manager for Cirrus Design. Thom anwers some questions about the Avidyne Entegra Avionics Suite. You'll enjoy hearing concrete…

00:15:38 | Fri 06 Oct 2006

How To Play With The TSA - Aviation Podcast #49

Review the TSA requirements to begin training. If you are a CFI, be sure that you and your students are in compliance. The ASFP is doing a fantastic job at streamlining the process and can be found…

00:15:21 | Fri 29 Sep 2006

Aviation Safety Session #11

This month we examine a Cirrus Design SR - 20 accident from August. Learn from this pilot's descisions and improve safety in your own flying.Fly Your Best, Jason

00:16:15 | Mon 25 Sep 2006

Weather or Not, You Call - Aviation Podcast #48

This week we listen to in-flight audio of an F-16 intercept and discuss the importance of receiving weather briefings before every flight. Review the different types of briefings and listen to a di…

00:21:37 | Fri 22 Sep 2006

It's Severe Not To Clear - Aviation Podcast #47

Learn a procedure for clearing airspace that will help ensure you do it. Every time! Sometimes the secret to dilligence is having a procedure that never changes. Adopt this procedure for clearing t…

00:10:53 | Fri 15 Sep 2006

When It All Goes Pink - Aviation Podcast #46

Have you ever failed a checkride? Got Pink? This week on TFP we visit with our friend Lou Fields, a designated pilot examiner for more than 30 years. Lou tells us some of the things to avoid when …

00:14:23 | Fri 08 Sep 2006

Sparky On The Spot - Aviation Podcast #45

Mountain Flying Expert Sparky Imeson joins me this week for a discussion about some of the general principles of back country flying. This podcast is a good compliment to Episode 28 and Safety Sessi…

00:16:56 | Fri 01 Sep 2006

Aviation Safety Session #10

This month we discuss Comair flight 5191 and discuss procedures that might prevent departure from the wrong runway. Be safe and fly your best! Jason

00:07:29 | Wed 30 Aug 2006

A Version Of Diversion - Aviation Podcast #44

VFR Diversions are a skill every pilot should have down cold. This week on The Finer Points you will learn the order of operations required for a successful diversion. Practice this procedure befor…

00:10:27 | Fri 25 Aug 2006

Two Plan Scan - Aviation Podcast #43

I'm married aviators! The wedding was marvelous and we're back to work this week talking about IFR scan techniques. Learn techniques for scanning the instruments when you lose reference to the hori…

00:10:44 | Fri 18 Aug 2006

This Old Guitar - Music from TFP

No lecture this week, aviators ... just my wedding! ... and this John Denver song 4 U.

thanks for listening, we'll resume next week. Jason

00:02:27 | Fri 11 Aug 2006

The One-Six Right Delight - Aviation Podcast #42

Hello Aviators! We're back from Oshkosh and this week we're talking to Brian Terwilliger, producer and director of One Six Right. One Six right is a documentary film about the struggle for survival…

00:14:05 | Fri 04 Aug 2006

Aviation Safety Session #9

In this month's safety session we look at an accident that occured recently at Hayward Executive Airport, Hayward California. This tragic accident is a reminder of the dangerous inherent in this spo…

00:06:08 | Tue 01 Aug 2006

Positively Dynamic - Aviation Podcast #41

Dynamic Stability refers to stability in pitch around the lateral axis ... over time. This week on The Finer Points we wrap up our discussion of longitudinal stability by going over the three types …

00:08:06 | Fri 21 Jul 2006

Down With The Ground - Aviation Podcast #40

Do you perform magneto grounding checks before shutting down your engine? If so, what procedure do you use? This week on The Finer Points we welcome special guest Justin Louw, former Navy mechanic …

00:16:13 | Fri 14 Jul 2006

You Are My Density - Aviation Podcast #39

Density altitude can be an issue for all pilots. Each year pilots from the flatland experience the effects of density altitude on trips to higher terrain and sometimes find themselves in trouble. T…

00:16:22 | Fri 07 Jul 2006

Goodbye Charlie - Aviation Podcast #38

Departing class C airspace can be challenging if you are not familiar with the required radio procedures. This week we go over the correct procedures when departing class C airspace.

One of our new…

00:11:11 | Fri 30 Jun 2006

Aviation Safety Session #8

In June there were at least two fatal accidents as a result of engine failures. This month we review these as a reminder of the importance of practicing simulated engine failures.

Be Safe and Fly You…

00:09:24 | Mon 26 Jun 2006

The Coldest Winter I Ever Spent - Aviation Podcast #37

Advection fog is the reason the coldest winter you'll ever spend is a summer in San Francisco. This week on TFP we learn about what it is and how it works.

Also on this weeks show I introduce the …

00:12:03 | Fri 23 Jun 2006

Tell Me Why We Fly - Aviation Podcast #36

AOPA columnist, Greg Brown, talks with me this week about the joy and freedom of flying. Listen while we discuss one of aviation's biggest mysteries - why do pilots spend so much time and money in t…

00:27:43 | Fri 16 Jun 2006

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