The Finer Points - Aviation Podcast

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3 things you should NEVER do in an airplane - Aviation Podcast Jun 19, 2014

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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 tfp and Fly Your Best!

Jason

Isn't That Special - Part II - Aviation Podcast Jun 03, 2014

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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 May 23, 2014

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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 lull you into a sense of complacency. In this podcast we discuss how IFR flying is like the greatest fight of all time. Fly Your Best™!

War Stories - Aviation Podcast Apr 30, 2014

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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 Apr 14, 2014

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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 of excellence and what it takes to be a member of the team. Please enjoy The Finer Points!

Fly Your Best,

Jason

Isn't That Special? - Aviation Podcast Mar 19, 2014

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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 have a flight review, check ride or Open Airplane checkout coming up ... a review of these items are like vitamins for the proficient pilot.

Fly Your Best!

Jason

TFP Mail Call - Aviation Podcast Mar 01, 2014

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In this episode I'll share some feedback I received about the discussion with Mike Busch regarding whether or not to perform routine idle checks.

Fly Your Best,

Jason

Lift Above The Noise - Aviation Podcast Feb 19, 2014

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In this episode we review L/Dmax, Lift, Drag and some of the finer points of Aero dynamics. Please enjoy!

Fly Your Best,

jason

Learn the 91.205 Jive - Aviation Podcast Jan 23, 2014

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Learn a few acronyms to help you call up the equiptment required by 91.205 anytime you need to. Whether you are determining if you can fly in the face of failed items or preparing for a check ride this podcast will help. Fly Your Best!

Jason

Simple is Safe - Aviation Podcast Jan 15, 2014

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Learn to remove the 'noise' from your flying. Simple is safe. Some thoughts on that this week on TFP. Please enjoy !