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.

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TFP Mail Call Back in the Saddle Again - Aviation Podcast Oct 02, 2015

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In this podcast we talk to listener, Jimmy Tidmore about strategies for getting back into trianing. Fly Your Best™

Nailing Non Towered Communications Sep 24, 2015

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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 Sep 02, 2015

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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 Jul 31, 2015

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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 accurately determine the flare height for any aircraft from Cessnas to Boeings. Please enjoy The Finer Points!

Fly Your Best,

Jason

Got Chops? - Aviation Podcast Jul 03, 2015

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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 videos listen to this podcast to hear our exclusive interview!

Fly Your Best!

Jason

Aviation Safety Session Jun 06, 2015

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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. About two weeks ago a pilot left Concord, CA and collided with terrain while trying to fly VFR to Reid Hillview, CA. In this safety session we discuss this accident and the take aways for the rest of us so that we can avoide making the same mistake.

Fly Your Best,

Jason

I Can't See It - Aviation Podcast May 11, 2015

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In this episode of TFP we review two procedures that have no purpose or place in the airplane. Fly Your Best!

Jason

To Close The Loop - Aviation Podcast Apr 10, 2015

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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 understand circuit breakers. Fly Your Best.

Jason

The Final Base Podcast - Aviation Podcast Mar 16, 2015

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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 Feb 27, 2015

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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

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