The Finer Points - Aviation Podcast

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!

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!

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!  

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!

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!

It's not easy to know when it's time to up your personal minimums ... or how you might go about that process. In this podcast, two Flight Instructors discuss their own minima and how we approach this for students. Please enjoy!

In this podcast, I answer a few questions - - How do I approach the Flight Review - How Does Standardization Work - What Would I Say To Somebody Who Doesn't "need" a Checklist Enjoy!

In this podcast, we discuss special VFR. What it is, how to obtain it, and most importantly how it is used in practice. 

In this podcast, we discuss the recent mid-air collision in Watsonville California, and discuss the gold standard of ongoing training. Please enjoy!  

In this podcast, we discuss pressurization in light airplanes and talk with Captain Doug Morris, author of "This Is Your Captain Speaking". Please enjoy The Finer Points!

In this podcast, we review a recent takeoff on which my airspeed failed to come alive. Let's learn together! Fly Your Best! Jason

In this podcast, we discuss power off approaches and long over water flights. Please enjoy!

In this episode, we are listening to real ATC audio of a questionable clearance and discussing how based on a story from my past, this may not be acceptable. Fly Your Best! Jason

In this podcast I answer two listener questions: - Should you use flaps during spot landings? - Why is coordination so hard? Please enjoy!

In this podcast we answer listener questions on the path to becoming a CFI and when it's appropriate to lean for climbs at altitude. 

In this podcast podcast I am talking with aviator, Pete Zaccagnino. Pete has over 23,000 hours logged, is a Reno Air Racing champion, and has been featured on Discovery Channel's, "Dangerous Flights". Please enjoy!

If you think buying an airplane is in your future ... you've got to check this out. Please enjoy!   Jason

In this podcast, we discuss to learning takeaways from yesterday's lessons and answer listener questions on - - Using Traffic Displays - Flying Commercial Maneuvers - Accelerated Training Please enjoy!  Fly Your Best, Jason

In this podcast we talk with FAA designated pilot examiner, Christine Mortine, about her total engine failure in a Cessna 185. We can ALL learn from this story. Fly Your Best! Jason

In this episode we answer two listener questions: 1. Is it safe to deploy flaps in a turn? 2. How to best keep CFI debrief notes? Please enjoy The Finer Points!