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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Dare To Stay Aware - Aviation Podcast #35

Hello Aviators!

Break radio silence! Learn proper communication techniques in a non-towered environment and contribute to flying safety. Review common traffic advisory procedures with this podcast…

00:12:27 | Fri 09 Jun 2006

O Teacher, My Teacher - Aviation Podcast #34

This week on TFP we talk to Gordon Henrie, a teacher to teachers. Gordon's book, "Instructional Methods For Flight Instructors" is full of invaluable knowledge gathered over 50 years of flying. Als…

00:21:00 | Fri 02 Jun 2006

Aviation Safety Session #7

In 1996 a Gulfstream G-IV crashed at Palwaukee Municipal Airport. This month we discuss the importance of communication in a two-crew environment. Learn from this accident and improve your flying sa…

00:13:14 | Mon 29 May 2006

The Fife T's - Aviation Podcast #33

IFR flying is some of the most challenging flying you will do. To be prepared for it you have stay ahead of the airplane. This week we take a fresh look at using the 5 T's. Even if you are a VFR p…

00:12:13 | Fri 26 May 2006

Flow Like A Pro - Aviation Podcast #31

Hello TFP listeners! This week on The Finer Points we talk with Wright Bass, a local contract pilot who has had experience as a CFI, a cargo pilot and an airline pilot. Wright tells us how flow che…

00:11:19 | Fri 12 May 2006

Read It Back, Jack - Aviation Podcast #30

Hello Finer People! This week we hear 'The Finer Points' of communications, especially the read back. Learn when it's important to repeat what ATC says to you and when it's not. Stay tuned through…

00:14:36 | Fri 05 May 2006

A Classy Bravo Transition - Aviation Podcast #29

Learn the communications procedures required to transition Class B airspace. Hear in flight audio of an actual bravo transition. Often Private Pilots are not comfortable with complex airspace becau…

00:13:13 | Fri 28 Apr 2006

Aviation Safety Session #6

Mountain flying can be challenging. Avoid making the mistakes I made as a young instructor. This month's Safety Session is a story from my experience that will help improve safety in the community.…

00:14:38 | Mon 24 Apr 2006

File The Plan Stan - Aviation Podcast #28

Listen to in-flight audio and learn the proper techniques for filing VFR flight plans. Search and Rescue is a free service offered to pilots. Unfortunately, in VFR flying it is rarely used. Perhaps…

00:14:46 | Fri 21 Apr 2006

For The Love Of Flying - Aviation Podcast #27

Hello aviators! I'm back from Sun N Fun and I couldn't help posting a file about one of my favorite industry magazines, FLYING. FLYING was founded 1927 and is currently distributed to more than 1.3…

00:11:51 | Fri 14 Apr 2006

Don't Give Me Static, Stability - Aviation Podcast #26

Static Stability is what we're dealing with this week on The Finer Points. We are going to work on The aircraft's initial tendencies in longitudinal stability. Look for a podcast on dynamic stabilit…

00:07:34 | Fri 07 Apr 2006

Havin' Fun In The Sun - Aviation Podcast #25

Hi Friends, this week the whole industry is getting ready to head off to Sun N Fun in Lakeland Florida. On this episode of the The Finer Points we talk with Max Trescott, speaker at Sun N Fun and in…

00:11:19 | Fri 31 Mar 2006

A Pane In The Glass - Aviation Podcast #24

Hi Friends, this week we discuss the proper techniques for cleaning your aircraft windshield. Using information provided by LP Aero Plastics, we get to the bottom of which cleaners are the best to u…

00:09:40 | Fri 24 Mar 2006

Aviation Safety Session #4

Hello finer people! One of the coolest things about podcasting is that it's global ... in this month's Safety Session we answer the letter of a friend down under. When over a city ... and the engine …

00:10:53 | Mon 27 Feb 2006

Honorable Discharge - Aviation Podcast #20

Well friends it was great talking with Lou and there will be more of that to come, but it's back to work this week on The Finer Points. This week I discuss checking the electrical system prior to tak…

00:08:11 | Fri 24 Feb 2006

Lou Fields Part II - Aviation Podcast #19

Hello aviators. This week on The Finer Points we talk again with Lou Fields. If you haven't heard part one with Lou ... you've got to check it out. He describes techniques used in carrier landings. I…

00:06:39 | Fri 17 Feb 2006

Roll Away The View - Aviation Podcast #16

Hi Friends this week we take a look at the flippers and fins ... ailerons and rudder that is :) Learn why you need more rudder with faster roll rates. TO PURCHASE THE FINER POINTS: The High Airwo…

00:07:25 | Fri 27 Jan 2006

Level Headed - Aviation Podcast #11

This week I'm going to give you a flying procedure that will help you capture and hold altitude when leveling off from a climb. We're going to talk about how the trim tab works and why pitch, trim, a…

00:06:50 | Fri 23 Dec 2005

Towing Banners Over Tanners - Aviation Podcast #10

Howdy y'all ... we're having a little fun this week and taking a peek at the world of banner towing. CFI and tow pilot, Adam Johnson, joins us to talk about the experience of towing banners.

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00:05:41 | Fri 16 Dec 2005

Crazy Drunk Drivers - Aviation Podcast #9

Whether you are flying for fun or enrolled in flight training, this weeks lecture will give you a procedure to be sure you have checked everything during taxi. Take notes and use these call outs to e…

00:06:28 | Fri 09 Dec 2005

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