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
Talkin' in the Hangar with AOPA - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast we tune into AOPA's Hangar Talk podcast in which I discuss our mountain flying trip with AOPA author, Jill Tallman. Please enjoy The Finer Points!
Fly Your Best,
Jason
Holes In My Game - Aviation Podcast
I hope you're hungry aviators because this podcast is food for thought. In this episode I recall a story from a trip to Oshkosh in years past that left me, well, let's just say surprised. Learn from …
On The Way In - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast we pick up a conversation from Facebook and discuss a procedure for briefing a VFR arrival. Working to keep your flying standard and your procedures bullet proof. Fly Your Best!
Jason
Failure Modes - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast I will give a simple standardization for your Cabin Check that will increase your knowledge of your systems and add safety and redundancy to your flying. Fly Your Best!
Jason
Straight as an Arrow - Aviation Podcast
On this episode we answer a question from Melbourne Australia regarding how to best maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, especially in a cross wind. Fly Your Best!
Look Out! Here it Comes - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast we review techniques for staying ahead of the airplane under IFR. Fly Your Best!
A Review With A View - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast we discuss tactics for excellent flight reviews. We use a recent flight review I did with Steve Thorne from the Flight Chops YouTube channel. Fly Your Best!
5 Tips to Save Money in Training - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast I will give you 5 strategies that i used during my ATP training to save money and make the dual instruction as efficient and effective as possible. Fly Your Best!
Jason
Where You Don't Be Long - Aviation Podcast
On this episode of TFP we talk with ForeFlight weather scientist, Scott Denstaedt about icing. Scott is a former meteorologist, CFI, and active pilot who flies all over the U.S. We discuss strategies…
Missing The Beat - Aviation Podcast
Here they come Aviators! The number of student pilots is way up and in this podcast we discuss some thoughts on how we might retain them.
Let Yourself Flow - Aviation Podcast
An aviator on Facebook recently asked if we could publish a podcast that elaborates on our flow check procedure. This week on TFP it's all about Flows. Fly Your Best!™
Aviation Safety Session - Total Engine Failure
In this episode we hear from a listener who experienced a total engine failure without sufficient altitude to make a runway. Thanks to Anthony for writing in! We all learn so much from his experience…
Understanding In Flight Breakups - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast, we discuss maneuvering speed, turbulent air penetration speed, and in-flight breakups. Please enjoy The Finer Points!
TFP Mail Call Back in the Saddle Again - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast we talk to listener, Jimmy Tidmore about strategies for getting back into trianing. Fly Your Best™
Nailing Non Towered Communications
In this podcast we discuss the finer points of non towered radio calls. Learn what you can do to improve situational awareness and reduce the possibility of mid air collisions. Fly Your Best™
Aviation Safety Session
In this episode we take a closer look at a fatal accident involving a TBM700 and an encounter with ice. We look for takeaways here that will help other pilots avoid the same mistake. Fly Your Best!
What If The World Was Round? - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast with talk landings with Qantas airlines Captain, David Jacobson, developer of the Jacobson Flare. Capt. Jacobson has developed a scientific and practical technique that allows you to …
Got Chops? - Aviation Podcast
On th is episode of TFP we talk with filmaker pilot Steve Thorne of Flight Chops. Steve talks a bit about how Flight Chops started and how the show is developing. If you are a fan of Steve's awesome …
Aviation Safety Session
In todays flying environment there is a massive amount of information available to pilots. Sometimes too much. It can be hard to know what to pay attention to and what will be avialable in flight. Ab…
I Can't See It - Aviation Podcast
In this episode of TFP we review two procedures that have no purpose or place in the airplane. Fly Your Best!
Jason