The Finer Points - Aviation Podcast show

The Finer Points - Aviation Podcast

Summary: 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.

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Podcasts:

 Lessons From The Titanic - Aviation Podcast | File Type: audio/mp4 | Duration: 14:48

These podcasts are listener supported by the generous donations of our Patrons. Patrons receive extra benefits (including minimally edited lesson videos) for helping to make these free podcasts available to everybody. https://www.patreon.com/learntfp

 Stalling In A Turn - Aviation Podcast | File Type: audio/mp4 | Duration: 15:48

Stalling In A Turn - Aviation Podcast

 Flying Freaks Me Out - Aviation Podcast | File Type: audio/mp4 | Duration: 12:55

In this podcast we discuss what to do when flying starts to freak you out. You can emulate the professionals and build confidence through standardization. For more information on standardization, check out my iBook, Setting The Standard available on itunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/setting-the-standard/id621725381?mt=11 Fly Your Best, Jason

 Lost Radio? IFR!!? - Aviation Podcast | File Type: audio/mp4 | Duration: 13:46

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 more information on The Finer Points visit our website

 Mail Call - 4 Important Questions Answered | File Type: audio/mp4 | Duration: 18:22

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. Relative Humidity on performance charts? Enjoy!

 3 Tips for Better Communication - Aviation Podcast | File Type: audio/mp4 | Duration: 13:21

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 questions on instagram @learntfp. Please enjoy!

 We all depend on PIREPS - Aviation Podcast | File Type: audio/mp4 | Duration: 09:41

PIREPs are some of the most valuable weather information we can get as pilots. Forecasts are forecasts, METARs are surface condition, but PIREPS are in flight reports of weather that pilots are actually encountering. In this podcast we review how to contact Flight Service to issue a PIREP. A great review for all pilots!  Fly Your Best, Jason

 TFP Mail Call (When To Skip Your Check List) | File Type: audio/mp4 | Duration: 10:35

In this podcast I answer a listener question about if (and when) it's ever OK to skip your check list. This listener found a flight school that specifically AVOIDS the use of check lists during primary training and wanted some deeper insight into the validity of this technique.  There is a video version of this podcast available at The Finer Points YouTube channel, come check it out!

 Engine OUT, Landing SHORT - Aviation Podcast | File Type: audio/mp4 | Duration: 13:21

Engine OUT, Landing SHORT - Aviation Podcast

 TFP Mail Call - 08/17/18 | File Type: audio/mp4 | Duration: 17:37

The questions answered in this podcast came from listeners on Instagram. We cover how to get ahead as a CFI, which is the best training airplane, and Part 61 vs Part 141 ... and much more! You can find me on Instagram @learntfp. These videos are listener supported by the generous donations of our Patrons. Patrons receive extra benefits (including minimally edited lesson videos) for helping to make these free media files available to everybody. https://www.patreon.com/learntfp

 The Flying Cowboys - Aviation Podcast | File Type: audio/mp4 | Duration: 18:20

In this episode join me live at #OSH18 where caught up with Cory Robin, Jason Sneed, and Kevin Quinn - three STOL pilots who are part of the group known as the "Flying Cowboys". Please enjoy The Finer Points! A complete list of the Flying Cowboys: Cory Robin @flyctrobin Jason Sneed Kevin Quinn @stolpilot Mike Patey @mike_patey Mark Patey @markpatey Trent Palmer @trentonpalmer Creighton King 

 My Teacher's Teacher - Talkin' with Rod Machado | File Type: audio/mp4 | Duration: 38:32

In this podcast we talk with expert flight instructor, Rod Machado. This conversation includes many topics including what to avoid when looking for a good CFI, how to vet instructors properly, and how to navigate the forest of online instruction. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best,

 Filing In Flight - Aviation Podcast | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 16:24

In this podcast we hear an example of how to file an IFR flight plan with flight service while in flight. The days of your "pop up IFR clearances" might be over ... Fly Your Best! Jason

 TFP Mail Call - Aviation Podcast | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 21:51

In this episode of The Finer Points I answer listener questions that have been piling up in my inbox. We cover: How to perform power off approaches How to make a living as a CFI What are the best flying shoes and, How to curb anxiety in flight training

 A Conversation With Peter Lert - Aviation Podcast | File Type: audio/x-m4a | Duration: 22:00

In this podcast Peter and I discuss ditching. This is part II of "How to Crash and Airplane". Please enjoy The Finer Points!

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