The Finer Points - Aviation Podcast

This week we continue with landings.  Learn specific exercises to improve your landings.  Enjoy The Finer Points.Jason

This month we review an accident that happened as a result of the pilot not performing weight and balance computations before takeoff.  Review the computation and graph method of determining whether or not you are operating within CG limits.  Also learn a weight shift formula for when your passengers ask you, "Is it ok if I put this bag in back?".  Enjoy The Finer Points.Jason

This podcast will help you differentiate the good from the bad during landing analysis.  Learn how to divide the landing into five specific segments. Enjoy The Finer Points!Until Next Time,Fly Your Best.

AOPA columnist, Greg Brown, joins us this week and gives some advice on how to complete your flights safely.  Sometimes the go / no-go decision isn't black or white.  This week on TFP you'll hear some tips from an industry expert. Fly Your Best,Jasonvisit aopa onlinevisti greg online at paperjet.netvisit pilotsharetheride

 This week we talk with Captain Rod from the Civil Air Patrol.  Learn techniques that will increase your chances of survival in the event of an off airport landing.  Enjoy The Finer Points! Jason

This week we talk with Thom Leveque, Northern California Regional Sales manager for Cirrus Design.  Thom anwers some questions about the Avidyne Entegra Avionics Suite.  You'll enjoy hearing concrete examples of why Cirrus believes the Avidyne Suite is a superior product.  Also, hear an excerpt from our High Airwork CD and learn a few tips about Slow Flight.  Enjoy TFP!Fly Your Best,Jason

Review the TSA requirements to begin training.  If you are a CFI, be sure that you and your students are in compliance.  The ASFP is doing a fantastic job at streamlining the process and can be found online at www.flightschoolcandidates.govAlso, I recently completed an online CFI renewal course with Gleim Publications and it was great!  Visit Gleim online at their website, www.gleim.comOneSixRight is on tour and coming to a theater near you!  Don't miss this beautiful movie.  You can find the dates and times at www.onesixright.comUntil next time ...Fly Your Best!Jason

This month we examine a Cirrus Design SR - 20 accident from August.  Learn from this pilot's descisions and improve safety in your own flying.Fly Your Best, Jason

This week we listen to in-flight audio of an F-16 intercept and discuss the importance of receiving weather briefings before every flight. Review the different types of briefings and listen to a discussion about the importance of talking to an FSS. Fly Your Best, Jason Visit Clarity Aloft at clarityaloft.com

Learn a procedure for clearing airspace that will help ensure you do it. Every time! Sometimes the secret to dilligence is having a procedure that never changes. Adopt this procedure for clearing turns and do it the same way every time. Thanks for listening and enjoy The Finer Points. Fly Your Best, Jason

Have you ever failed a checkride? Got Pink? This week on TFP we visit with our friend Lou Fields, a designated pilot examiner for more than 30 years. Lou tells us some of the things to avoid when preparing for a checkride. Also, listen to excerpts from The High Airwork CD as I throw in some of my own suggestions. Enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

Mountain Flying Expert Sparky Imeson joins me this week for a discussion about some of the general principles of back country flying. This podcast is a good compliment to Episode 28 and Safety Session 6. Check out Sparky's website here www.mountainflying.com Until next week .... Fly Your Best!

This month we discuss Comair flight 5191 and discuss procedures that might prevent departure from the wrong runway. Be safe and fly your best! Jason

VFR Diversions are a skill every pilot should have down cold. This week on The Finer Points you will learn the order of operations required for a successful diversion. Practice this procedure before you ever go to the airport and save time and money. Enjoy The Finer Points!

I'm married aviators! The wedding was marvelous and we're back to work this week talking about IFR scan techniques. Learn techniques for scanning the instruments when you lose reference to the horizon and learn to avoid the common pitfalls. Fly Your Best, Jason

No lecture this week, aviators ... just my wedding! ... and this John Denver song 4 U. thanks for listening, we'll resume next week. Jason

Hello Aviators! We're back from Oshkosh and this week we're talking to Brian Terwilliger, producer and director of One Six Right. One Six right is a documentary film about the struggle for survival of the Van Nuys Airport. Learn more about One Six Right by clicking here. Well Aviators ... today is my birthday and I've got one to week to go before I get married. It's a great year so far and I thank you for your listening and your support! Fly Your Best! Jason

In this month's safety session we look at an accident that occured recently at Hayward Executive Airport, Hayward California. This tragic accident is a reminder of the dangerous inherent in this sport we all love so much. Be safe! Fly Your Best Jason

Dynamic Stability refers to stability in pitch around the lateral axis ... over time. This week on The Finer Points we wrap up our discussion of longitudinal stability by going over the three types of dynamic stability. This podcast compliments 'Don't Give Me Static, Stability - Aviation Podcast # 26'. Please remember that next week we are on our Audio Airventure publication schedule of Monday, Wednesday and Friday. We will resume the normal program the week after Oshkosh. Fly Your Best! Jason

Do you perform magneto grounding checks before shutting down your engine? If so, what procedure do you use? This week on The Finer Points we welcome special guest Justin Louw, former Navy mechanic and owner of Oakland Aircraft Maintenance. Justin and I discuss the different procedures for confirming your magnetos are grounding properly. Eleven Days to Oshkosh ... one month to my wedding ... life is good! Enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason