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.
379 Available Episodes (379 Total)Average duration: 00:12:24
Apr 10, 2023
On Glideslope and In The Trees?! - Aviation Podcast
00:14:34
In this podcast, we continue to explore some of the nuances of approaches with vertical guidance and learn some pretty shocking things!
Special guest: Tim Morgan, CFII
Please enjoy!
Jason
Mar 31, 2023
Having FUN in the SUN Again - Aviation Podcast
00:17:43
On this podcast we discuss:
The Sun and Fun airshow! What it's like and how to best plan for it. Also, we continue the IFR conversation about approaches with vertical guidance.
Enjoy!
Mar 21, 2023
Did YOU Know This? - Aviation Podcast
00:12:15
In this podcast we discuss:
-why the EGT rises when you select one mag
-what is a "precision" approach anymore?
Please enjoy The Finer Points!
Fly Your Best,
Jason
Mar 07, 2023
Good Instrument Training? - Aviation Podcast
00:11:59
In this episode we discuss:
What Makes a Good CFII?
Good Instrument Training?
How to Best Use Simulators
Please enjoy!
Feb 07, 2023
TFP Mail Call - Aviation Podcast
00:11:58
In this episode, I answer listener questions on:
Why do pilots tend to land left of the centerline?
How to defuel an aircraft safely
Please enjoy!
Jan 26, 2023
READY For An Instrument Checkride? - Aviation Podcast
00:14:17
In this podcast, I address how you know when you're ready for an Instrument check ride. We go over what you should be feeling going in and how you should cope with the ride itself. Please enjoy!
Jan 10, 2023
Your FIRST 25 Hours - Aviation Podcast
00:15:04
In this podcast, we review the importance of learning things correctly the first time and what it takes to change this if your CFI didn't cover it in your basic training. This is what I'd focus on in your first 25 hours. Fly Your Best!
Dec 09, 2022
The Box Canyon Turn Continues - Aviation Podcast
00:32:49
In this podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Howard Donner to dig into some of the finer points I was unable to hit on the latest YouTube video about Box Canyon Turns. Please enjoy and Fly Your Best!
Dec 05, 2022
Talk with ATC and ME - Aviation Podcast
00:30:48
In this podcast, I'm joined by RH from the Opposing Bases podcast. We take listener questions and do a "lightning round" of ATC annoyances. Please enjoy!
Nov 01, 2022
The Youngest YouTuber I Know - Aviation Podcast
00:16:25
In this podcast, I talk with Carson Wagner, a 13-year old student pilot and the youngest YouTuber I know - as the host of "George Has The Wheel." Check out this kid! Way ahead of the game. http://podpage.com/ghtwhe
We also review the old "Box Canyon Turn". Please enjoy!
Apr 10 | 00:14:34
On Glideslope and In The Trees?! - Aviation Podcast
Mar 31 | 00:17:43
Having FUN in the SUN Again - Aviation Podcast
Mar 21 | 00:12:15
Did YOU Know This? - Aviation Podcast
Mar 07 | 00:11:59
Good Instrument Training? - Aviation Podcast
Feb 07 | 00:11:58
TFP Mail Call - Aviation Podcast
Jan 26 | 00:14:17
READY For An Instrument Checkride? - Aviation Podcast
Jan 10 | 00:15:04
Your FIRST 25 Hours - Aviation Podcast
Dec 09 | 00:32:49
The Box Canyon Turn Continues - Aviation Podcast
Dec 05 | 00:30:48
Talk with ATC and ME - Aviation Podcast
Nov 01 | 00:16:25
The Youngest YouTuber I Know - Aviation Podcast
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