The Finer Points - Aviation Podcast

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Aviation Safety Session #7 May 29, 2006

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In 1996 a Gulfstream G-IV crashed at Palwaukee Municipal Airport. This month we discuss the importance of communication in a two-crew environment. Learn from this accident and improve your flying safety.

The Fife T's - Aviation Podcast #33 May 26, 2006

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IFR flying is some of the most challenging flying you will do. To be prepared for it you have stay ahead of the airplane. This week we take a fresh look at using the 5 T's. Even if you are a VFR pilot you benefit from this podcast.

Flow Like A Pro - Aviation Podcast #31 May 12, 2006

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Hello TFP listeners! This week on The Finer Points we talk with Wright Bass, a local contract pilot who has had experience as a CFI, a cargo pilot and an airline pilot. Wright tells us how flow checks and dry time can really help with check rides at any level. Also, a reminder that the TFP / Zuluworks open house is one week from today at 3180 17th st., San Francisco. There will be music, snacks and us. :) The party starts at 7pm ... see you there!

Read It Back, Jack - Aviation Podcast #30 May 05, 2006

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Hello Finer People! This week we hear 'The Finer Points' of communications, especially the read back. Learn when it's important to repeat what ATC says to you and when it's not. Stay tuned through the outro and hear the antithesis of last week's podcast, 'A Classy Bravo Transition' - Part II. Enjoy

A Classy Bravo Transition - Aviation Podcast #29 Apr 28, 2006

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Learn the communications procedures required to transition Class B airspace. Hear in flight audio of an actual bravo transition. Often Private Pilots are not comfortable with complex airspace because as students they are taught to avoid it. Learn procedures that will make you a safer more versatile pilot! If you are a bay are listener click here for information about the Finer Points / Zuluworks open house, Thursday May 18 at 7:00 PM.

Aviation Safety Session #6 Apr 24, 2006

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Mountain flying can be challenging. Avoid making the mistakes I made as a young instructor. This month's Safety Session is a story from my experience that will help improve safety in the community. Enjoy The Finer Points!

File The Plan Stan - Aviation Podcast #28 Apr 21, 2006

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Listen to in-flight audio and learn the proper techniques for filing VFR flight plans. Search and Rescue is a free service offered to pilots. Unfortunately, in VFR flying it is rarely used. Perhaps this is because pilots are not familiar with the filing procedures. Well ... worry no more! This week's podcast clears that up. Enjoy The Finer Points.

For The Love Of Flying - Aviation Podcast #27 Apr 14, 2006

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Hello aviators! I'm back from Sun N Fun and I couldn't help posting a file about one of my favorite industry magazines, FLYING. FLYING was founded 1927 and is currently distributed to more than 1.3 million readers making it the most widely distributed aviation magazine in the world. This is a nod to aviation's oldest and most trusted source of information. Enjoy The Finer Points!

Don't Give Me Static, Stability - Aviation Podcast #26 Apr 07, 2006

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Static Stability is what we're dealing with this week on The Finer Points. We are going to work on The aircraft's initial tendencies in longitudinal stability. Look for a podcast on dynamic stability to follow. Oh, I look up to the sky!

Havin' Fun In The Sun - Aviation Podcast #25 Mar 31, 2006

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Hi Friends, this week the whole industry is getting ready to head off to Sun N Fun in Lakeland Florida. On this episode of the The Finer Points we talk with Max Trescott, speaker at Sun N Fun and industry expert on the G1000. Max shares some insight into the benefits of glass cockpit systems and how to learn them. Enjoy The Finer Points!

Own Your very own G1000 Book! The G1000 Book is now on sale in our store.You can Help support The Finer Points and learn how to use the G1000! Our Pilot Shop is located here. Max Trescott's site is located at G1000book.com

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