The Finer Points - Aviation Podcast

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**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.

Latest Episodes:

If A Tree Fell - Aviation Podcast Jan 06, 2018

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In this episode we discuss a specific tool you can use to think in front of the airplane. Fly Your Best!

Stay A Wake - The Atrophy of Vigilance Dec 02, 2017

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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

Don't Get Upset - Aviation Podcast Nov 06, 2017

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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

Horses Eat Grass - Aviation Podcast Aug 10, 2017

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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 ahead of the airplane.

Fly Your Best,

Jason

Practice Approaches - Aviation Podcast Jul 16, 2017

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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

Shear Terror - Aviation Podcast Jun 10, 2017

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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 might have used to avoid this accident. Fly Your Best!

Wait A Minute - Aviation Podcast Apr 01, 2017

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In this episode we discuss the delay factor when a pilot experiences an actual in flight emergency. Fly Your Best!

Jason

Talkin' in the Hangar with AOPA - Aviation Podcast Feb 28, 2017

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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 Feb 10, 2017

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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 my mistakes and fly your best!

Jason

On The Way In - Aviation Podcast Jan 30, 2017

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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