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
To Close The Loop - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast we discuss circuit breakers and correct a mistake from a previous podcast on electrical systems. We hear a clip from electrical engineer, Tom Byrne, that will help the average pilot u…
The Final Base Podcast - Aviation Podcast
A continuing discussion about the potential dangers that exist during the base to final turn, which is the most hazardous portion of the traffic pattern. Fly Your Best!
Jason
Anything But Normal - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast we hear a real oceanic position report and learn an acronym to make sure you're ready if ATC every tells you to 'resume normal position reporting'. Fly Your Best!
Jason
Let it Slip - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast you will learn some tips for nailing crosswinds that you can test out on your next flight. All you need is an Expo pen.
Fly Your Best,jason
Cleared For The Approach - Aviation Podcast
The approach clearance is very significant for a lot of reasons. In this podcast we'll talk about those things and give you tips that will allow you to be more prepared and more expeditious with your…
File The Plan Stan - Aviation Podcast
Listen to in-flight audio and learn 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 this is beca…
Don't You Dare Blend the Roundout and Flare - Aviation Podcast
In this episode will learn a tip for landongs that will help you perfect your technique and opyimize your upgrades to new makes and models. Fly Your Best!
Shifty Weight - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast we continue last week's discussion on CG loading with a reminder about the weight shift formula. Sometimes passengers ask to shift weight at the last minute and this handy bit of math…
Alternate Alternatives - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast we are going over the legal requirements for filing an alternate with your instrument flight plan. You may know the 1-2-3 rule but the finer points go well beyond that. Fly Your Best!
What a Drag - Aviation Podcast
In the latest episode of The Finer Points Aviation Podcast, I'll explain induced drag and how to best discuss this topic on a flight test or flight review. Fly Your Best!
Jason
Learn Your Scales - Aviation Podcast
In this aviation podcast we review the ins and outs of linear scaling of your CDI on the GPS when operating under IFR. Know your technology and Fly Your Best!
Mo' on Flows - Aviation Podcast
On this episode of TFP we discuss a few tips that might make you a bit more efficient and bit more effective. Please enjoy The Finer Points!
Fly Your Best,
Jason
3 Tips For The G1000 - Aviation Podcast
On this episode of TFP, pilots who fly with the G1000 glass cockpit system will get 3 tips to try out the next time they are in the airplane. Please enjoy The Finer Points!
Fly Your Best,
Jason
3 things you should NEVER do in an airplane - Aviation Podcast
In this flight training podcast you will learn 3 standard operating procedures for your flying that will make you a better and safer pilot. 3 things you should NEVER do in an airplane. Please enjoy …
Isn't That Special - Part II - Aviation Podcast
Nail your check ride ... on the first shot. In this aviation podcast we complete our discussion about the special emphasis areas on ALL check rides.
Fly Your Best!
Jason
Rope A Dope Under IFR - Aviation Podcast
In todays environment more and more pilots are flying IFR direct via GPS. This means long straight cruise legs followed by extremely busy low altitude approaches. Its all too easy to let the airplane…
War Stories - Aviation Podcast
In this episode I'll tell you a story from the flight line last week where I lost 4 quarts of oil in 1.4 hours. A near engine failure. Fly Your Best!
Jason
I Got The Blues - Aviation Podcast
At Sun and Fun 2014 I had the honor of interviewing Maj Mike Van Wyk, pilot of the Blue Angels C130 'Fat Albert'. In this episode Mike tells us a bit about how the Blue Angels achieve a high level o…
Isn't That Special? - Aviation Podcast
In this episode we review those special emphasis areas from the PTS. These are things the examiners are trained to look for ... make sure you've considered them. Regardless of whether or not you ha…
Lift Above The Noise - Aviation Podcast
In this episode we review L/Dmax, Lift, Drag and some of the finer points of Aero dynamics. Please enjoy!
Fly Your Best,
jason