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.
In this episode, I answer questions from listeners on:
1. Things pilots can work on outside the airplane 2. How CFIs can stay passionate We also talk with Harry from the UK about some differences bet…
This podcast answers some listener questions on flying in IMC and when to use additional CFIs and also includes additional info on how to fly the Special Flight Rules Area through the LAX class B air…
In this podcast I will answer some listener questions and read a piece I wrote that carries forward lessons that can be learned from the R.M.S Titanic. Yes, the steamship that sank over 100 years ago…
In this podcast we talk with the spin doctor, Rich Stowell, about the nature of stalling in a turn. Please enjoy The Finer Points!
I've got videos and podcasts coming pretty much week over week in 20…
I recently received a letter from a listener saying that lately flying has been freaking him out. He does everything right and still can't shake the feeling like something terrible is going to happen…
Big thanks to John Ewing, you can find john on Twitter @avimentor
I've got videos and podcasts coming pretty much week over week in 2018. Stay tuned to the Facebook page for all the updates and for m…
In this podcast I answer 4 listener questions from Instagram and Facebook.
1. Tips for wing drops during the stall
2. Emergency Landing on Highways?
3. Staying current of getting back into flying
4.…
This podcast answer two listener questions:
1. In training - how much is "too much" iPad?
2. Will you please do a podcast on how to operate the radios in a more effective way?
You, too, can send me q…
In this podcast I talk with pilot, Tyler Duffy, who experienced a total engine failure on his second solo flight. Hear the actual ATC audio, listen to my conversation with Tyler, and learn what you c…
In this episode we talk with Peter Lert, a former Burt Rutan test pilot who spent many years ferrying airplanes across the North Atlantic. Peter has over 20,000 hours of flight time and 50 North Atla…
Join me as we talk with Dr. Howard Donner about the art of instruction. We review the laws of learning and talk strategies for teaching people how to fly from the basics on up.
Fly Your Best!
Jason
In this podcast we talk with Rod Rakic about the fact that recreational drone operators are not bound by Part 107 UAS laws. In fact, they are not bound by much at all.
In this episode we talk with Lt. Nate Gilman, a SARSAT operations officer, who informs us it is not longer appropriate to check your ELT in the first five minutes of the hour. Ever.
Fly Your Best, Ja…
In this episode we discuss a specific tool you can use to think in front of the airplane. Fly Your Best!
In this episode we discuss wake turbulence encounters and avoidance procedures. We dig deep into the concept of "practical drift" when it comes to safety procedures. Fly Your Best!
Jason
In this podcast we discuss upset recovery training strategies with Rich Stowell (http://www.richstowell.com/). Learn tips for your next training mission.
Fly Your Best,
Jason
In this podcast we discuss some of the finer points of flying and how experience with horses can benefit you there. We also cover some basic tips on how to have a light touch on the controls and stay…
In this podcast we look at some of the confusion that exists between practice instrument approaches and pop up IFR approach clearances.
Fly Your Best,
Jason
Recently a Cirrus SR22 was destroyed in a landing accident likely due to wind shear. Any one of us might have ended up in this situation and in this podcast I will review three strategies this pilot …
In this episode we discuss the delay factor when a pilot experiences an actual in flight emergency. Fly Your Best!
Jason