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
4 Things You Should Know - Aviation Podcast
It's another mail call episode in which I answer 4 great questions. We cover the best way to build time, leaning during a climb, how to clear ice off an airplane, and the legality of practicing engin…
Negotiating with ATC - Aviation Podcast
In this episode I will share some ATC audio of a recent flight where I managed to negotiate with ATC to avoid icing conditions. Please enjoy the finer points!
CORRECTION
This is a correction to the podcast "The Hardest NO-GO Decision I've Ever Made"
The Hardest NO-GO Decision I've Ever Made - Aviation Podcast
This excerpt from the exclusive Patron Hangout on Black Friday discusses the hardest no-go decision I've ever had to make. I hope you find something you can take away. Fly Your Best!
That Time I Broke The Law - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast, I tell AOPA Pilot Protection Services Attorney, Chad Mayer, about a time I broke the law and we answer listener questions. Please enjoy!
Fly Your Best,
Jason
Talkin' with Dan Gryder - Aviation Podcast
In this episode, we talk to Dan Gryder about his AQP (Advanced Qualification Program). Please enjoy!
Fly Your Best,
Jason
What's GOOD - TFP Mail Call - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast I answer two listener questions and we discuss the complications of night IFR and what makes a "good" pilot.
Fly Your Best!
Jason
Live Q and A - Aviation Podcast
In this episode we discuss Minimum Maneuvering Speed / Engine Failure on Upwind and a whole lot more! Please enjoy.
Jason
Staying Confident In The Airplane - Aviation Podcast
In this episode we answer listener questions about how to stay confident in the airplane. All to often I see pilots achieve their pilot certificates and then lose confidence and, ultimately, stop fly…
The Single Biggest Mistake Under IFR
IFR flight has a lot of nuance to remember and manage but if I had to distill the single most important mistake not to make, it might be this one. Check it out!
Jason
How to find (or become) a good CFI - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast we talk about how to get better as a CFI or, if you are coming into training, how to find a good. Please enjoy!
Flying Into a DITCH - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast we discuss flying over water. This is a bit of a hole in many people's training. We discuss ditching and many other things. Please enjoy!
How Should CFIs Charge? - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast I answer a listener question about how much I charge and how I think about billing students. This could be valuable for pilots and CFIs alike. Please enjoy!
Check This Out - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast I give you 4 tips for checking out in a new make / model. Please enjoy!
Masking, the truth - Aviation Podcast
As CFIs and students return to flying they will be forced to wear masks by the flight schools regardless of personal opinion. In this podcast we look at the options and talk to an aerosol scientist a…
Talkin' to the redwoodbusdriver, Steve Randall - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast we talk with airline captain Steve Randall (redwoodbusdriver) about how to succeed on checkrides. Please enjoy!
Complex Airspace, ATC, and Tough Airports with Justin from Pilot to Pilot - Aviation Podcast
In this episode we discuss complex airspace, ATC, and tough airports to fly into with Justin Siems from the Pilot to Pilot podcast. Please enjoy!
It's ALIVE - Aviation Podcast
Hello Aviators,
I am Live on Instagram EVERYDAY M-F 0900, come by and talk some flying! This podcast is an excerpt from one of those sessions.
Please enjoy!
This IS Going To Be AWESOME - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast we discuss how you can make the most of the mandatory stay at home order. If you approach this correctly, it's going to be AWESOME for you.
Fly Your Best,
Jason
The Perfect Time To Buy? - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast we talk with ASA author, CFI, and Designated Pilot Examiner, Jason Blair. Jason recently authored two books one is called An Aviator's Field Guide to Buying an Airplane and the other …