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
Changing Your Personal Minimums - Aviation Podcast
It's not easy to know when it's time to up your personal minimums ... or how you might go about that process. In this podcast, two Flight Instructors discuss their own minima and how we approach this…
Let's REVIEW The Flight Review - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast, I answer a few questions -
- How do I approach the Flight Review
- How Does Standardization Work
- What Would I Say To Somebody Who Doesn't "need" a Checklist
Enjoy!
A Very Special Case - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast, we discuss special VFR. What it is, how to obtain it, and most importantly how it is used in practice.
A Bad Pattern - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast, we discuss the recent mid-air collision in Watsonville California, and discuss the gold standard of ongoing training. Please enjoy!
Under Pressure - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast, we discuss pressurization in light airplanes and talk with Captain Doug Morris, author of "This Is Your Captain Speaking". Please enjoy The Finer Points!
Airspeed is NOT Alive - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast, we review a recent takeoff on which my airspeed failed to come alive. Let's learn together!
Fly Your Best!
Jason
Power OFF Approaches and Long Over Water Flights - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast, we discuss power off approaches and long over water flights. Please enjoy!
The Clearest Clearance - Aviation Podcast
Fly Your Best!
Jason
WHY Is Coordination So Hard? - Aviation Podcast
- Should you use flaps during spot landings?
- Why is coordination so hard?
Please enjoy!
Mixing It Up - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast we answer listener questions on the path to becoming a CFI and when it's appropriate to lean for climbs at altitude.
Talkin' with Pete Zaccagnino - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast podcast I am talking with aviator, Pete Zaccagnino. Pete has over 23,000 hours logged, is a Reno Air Racing champion, and has been featured on Discovery Channel's, "Dangerous Flights"…
Should I BUY An Airplane?! - Aviation Podcast
If you think buying an airplane is in your future ... you've got to check this out. Please enjoy!
Jason
2 Things To Learn From Yesterday - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast, we discuss to learning takeaways from yesterday's lessons and answer listener questions on -
- Using Traffic Displays
- Flying Commercial Maneuvers
- Accelerated Training
Please enjo…
TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast we talk with FAA designated pilot examiner, Christine Mortine, about her total engine failure in a Cessna 185. We can ALL learn from this story. Fly Your Best!
Jason
The Finer Points Mail Call! - Aviation Podcast
In this episode we answer two listener questions:
1. Is it safe to deploy flaps in a turn?
2. How to best keep CFI debrief notes?
Please enjoy The Finer Points!
Check It OUT! - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast, we talk about what's in my flight bag and how to be efficient and effective on a new airplane checkout! Please enjoy The Finer Points!
Jason
MAIL CALL! - Aviation Podcast
What if you are a HORRIBLE driver? Can you still be a good pilot? What if you have to fire your CFI? Will you hurt their feelings? On this mail call episode, I answer these questions in depth. Please…
4 Things To PRACTICE On Your Next Flight - Aviation Podcast
In this episode, we wrap up our ongoing conversation about the best things to practice on your next flight. What do people get rusty on and what can be done about it? Find out! Please enjoy.
Jason
You're Learning To Do WHAT!? - Aviation Podcast
In this episode we hear a really fun story about learning to fly. Please enjoy!
Jason
Master CFI - Mike Korklan - Aviation Podcast
I talk with one of my mentors, Mike Korklan. Mike is a master CFI still teaching in the San Francisco Bay Area and one of the most dedicated full-time flight instructors I know. Please enjoy!