The Finer Points - Aviation Podcast

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Your BEST and your BETTER glide speeds - Aviation Podcast #93 Oct 19, 2007

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This week we discuss the difference between your best glide speed (L/Dmax) and a speed slightly slower, minimum sink. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

Get Down, Now - Aviation Podcast #92 Oct 12, 2007

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This week on TFP we discuss Emergency Descents, a maneuver often under emphasized in flight training. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

Tom Gilmore - Aviation Podcast #91 Oct 05, 2007

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Tom Gilmore is an expert on using flight training devices to teach instrument skills. After more than 12,000 flight hours and 40 years in the flight training business, Tom Gilmore has published this knowledge in a book called, "Teaching Confidence In The Clouds". This week we chat with Tom about this topic and how it is covered in his book. You can find Tom's book online at http://www.asa2fly.com Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

Lou Fields Part III - Aviation Podcast #90 Sep 28, 2007

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Former FAA examiner and Naval Aviator, Lou Fields, describes some harrowing experiences during his time flying jets. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

Mora, Oroca, Moca Polka - Aviation Podcast #89 Sep 21, 2007

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This week I address some of the details of the low altitude enroute chart, the difference between, OROCA and MORA ... and how MOCA fits in there. Also, visit the TFP forums for a discussion on the use of 121.50 in search and rescue operations.Until next time, Fly Your Best!Jason

Fight Watch, Out - Aviation Podcast #88 Sep 14, 2007

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Learning how to give Pireps is a critical part of flying and is often overlooked in Flight Training. This week on TFP we review the procedure for giving Pireps in flight. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason Check out "The Aviation Video Podcast by On The Flight Line" in itunes and on youtube.

The Greater Simulator - Aviation Podcast #87 Sep 07, 2007

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Using simulators during IFR training can be incredibly effective. Learn The Finer Points of using this great training tool. Fly Your Best, Jason

Keeping Track Of Time - Aviation Podcast #86 Aug 24, 2007

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Keeping track of fuel is one thing ... knowing where the most fuel remains at any given moment is quite another. This week on TFP I will give you a procedure to help with fuel management. Check out the new podcast, simply called "The Aviation Video Podcast by On The Flight Line" It's free and it's on You Tube - http://www.youtube.com/ontheflightline Fly Your Best, Jason

Going Down Slow - Aviation Podcast #85 Aug 17, 2007

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Non Precision approach descent rates. Should they be faster than preciscion approach descent rates? This week on TFP we discuss the benefits of being able to control your rate of descent and your airspeed, IFR or VFR. Learn specific techniques and enjoy The Finer Points. Fly Your Best, Jason

Find Yours, Keep Yours - Aviation Podcast #84 Aug 10, 2007

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Finding a flight school and a CFI is something that we all contend with ... during primary training and recurrency training. This episode of TFP is dedicated to all of those 'soon to be aviators' who are interested in learning to fly. Direct all of your non - aviators friends to this link, where they can get basic questions answered on how to find a good school and CFI. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

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