The Finer Points - Aviation Podcast

This week we respond to TFP aviator, Kiko Lobo, who recently asked about IFR lost comm procedures. To read Kiko's forum post click HERE. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best Jason

Jim Pitman, the western regional manager of the Cessna Pilot Training Center, joins us this week for a discussion about creating more pilots and putting competition in perspective. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best Jason

Designated Pilot Examiner and Chief Flight Instructor, Arlynn McMahon, takes some time to discuss the benefit's of scenario based training. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best

This week on TFP we go over the 10 commandments ... of weather. Please enjoy, The Finer Points. Fly Your Best, Jason

This week we review maneuvering speed and the effect the wind has on the airplane. Avoid common mistakes on your private pilot check ride and learn some tips on how to succeed. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

Super Turbo Normalized - Aviation Podcast #122

Last week storms rolled over the east coast and created delays that meant ground times of up to 4 hours for aircraft at JFK International. The controllers had their hands full. This week we listen in to some of the more stressful moments and reflect on the system we use to get the message across. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

Thunderstorms can be deadly. Understanding how they form can help you avoid them in your flying. This week we discuss the ingredients required for thunderstorms to form and the three main stages of any thunderstorm. This knowledge will increase your safety. Fly Your Best, Jason

This week Anais Radonich Galvin interviews designated pilot examiner, Richard Batchelder. Rich goes over some of the common mistakes pilot's make when going for the Private certificate. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

This week on TFP we are talking with AOPA columnist and ASA author, Greg Brown, about the benefits of becoming a CFI. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

This week I'll give you some very specific tips on how to safely transition from 'old' radios to the G1000. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

In this safety session we look at an accident that occurred on a training flight during ground reference maneuvers. We review some basics about operating at low altitudes and I tell a story from my CFI check ride. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

This week we dig a bit deeper into the question about whether or not it's best to do your instrument training with a G1000 or in a standard panel airplane. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

This week we discuss leaning procedures and the difficulty in transitioning from the G1000 to a standard panel. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

Sun-N-Fun is this week and aviators all over the country are celebrating in Florida. This week on TFP we visit with Will Hawkins from the Pilot Flight Podlog. Will's grandfather was one of original lead engineers at Lockheed's 'Skunk Works'. Will tells some great stories about the U2 spy plane and more. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

This week we look at perfecting radio calls in busy airspace and avoiding frustration during training. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

This week we hear from Pilot and aircraft owner, Marty Kuhrt. Marty breaks down what he went through in his first year of aircraft ownership and lease back. Fly Your Best, Jason

This week we talk with private pilot and Cirrus SR22 owner, Dan Richard. Dan gives us some insight into what it is like to be a Private Pilot with a new certificate and upgrading to a sophisticated airplane. Fly Your Best, Jason

How about an unintentional spin in IMC! No thanks. This week, aviation lecturer, Fred Abrams shares his knowledge and experience with us in the latest TFP Safety Session. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

This week we hear from ASA author, AOPA columnist and internationally renowned aviator, Barry Schiff on what makes a pilot great. Please enjoy The Finer Points. Fly Your Best, Jason