The Finer Points - Aviation Podcast

This podcast answer three listener questions including a full list of standard procedures I teach students from the parking place to the practice area and back. I've got videos and podcasts coming pretty much week over week in 2018. Stay tuned to the Facebook page for all the updates and for more information on The Finer Points visit our website - https://www.learnthefinerpoints.com/ Proudly Sponsored by ForeFlight. Download ForeFlight - The essential app for aviation - here: https://foreflight.com/ Proudly Sponsored by BOSE. These videos are listener supported by the generous donations of our Patrons. Patrons receive extra benefits (including minimally edited lesson videos) for helping to make these free videos available to everybody. https://www.patreon.com/learntfp Music by Michael Bizar

In this podcast I answer two listener questions from Instagram and also provide suggestions on how to best use simulators in flight training.  I've got videos and podcasts coming pretty much week over week in 2019. Stay tuned to the Facebook page for all the updates and for more information on The Finer Points visit our website - https://www.learnthefinerpoints.com/ Proudly Sponsored by ForeFlight. Download ForeFlight - The essential app for aviation - here: https://foreflight.com/ Proudly Sponsored by BOSE. These podcasts are listener supported by the generous donations of our Patrons. Patrons receive extra benefits (including minimally edited lesson videos) for helping to make these free podcasts available to everybody. https://www.patreon.com/learntfp

In this episode I answer two listener questions about TRACON while navigating VFR ... and ... bring you an excerpt from my recent talk at Sun and Fun called, "Ten Things All Pilots Should Know". For the complete talk please visit Patreon.com/learntfp. Please enjoy The Finer Points!  Jason

In this episode I give you 3 tips to try on your next flight and discuss whether or not it's appropriate / effective to train in a complex aircraft for your Private. Please enjoy The Finer Points!    

On this episode, we talk with Canadian Air Traffic Controller, Ryan Van Haren, to learn some of the common mistakes made by US pilots crossing the border to the north. Learn tips that apply to all border crossings and how to avoid making these same mistakes yourself!    Fly Your Best, Jason   I've got videos and podcasts coming pretty much week over week. Stay tuned to the Facebook page for all the updates and for more information on The Finer Points visit our website - https://www.learnthefinerpoints.com/ Proudly Sponsored by ForeFlight. Download ForeFlight - The essential app for aviation - here: https://foreflight.com/ Proudly Sponsored by BOSE. These podcasts are listener supported by the generous donations of our Patrons. Patrons receive extra benefits (including minimally edited lesson videos) for helping to make these free podcasts available to everybody. See how you can support the content and join me on the journey at - https://www.patreon.com/learntfp  

In this episode, I answer questions from listeners on: 1. Things pilots can work on outside the airplane 2. How CFIs can stay passionate We also talk with Harry from the UK about some differences between the FAA and EASA. Lastly, I'll give you 5 tips for working in crosswinds. Fly Your Best!   I've got videos and podcasts coming pretty much week over week. Stay tuned to the Facebook page for all the updates and for more information on The Finer Points visit our website - https://www.learnthefinerpoints.com/ Proudly Sponsored by ForeFlight. Download ForeFlight - The essential app for aviation - here: https://foreflight.com/ Proudly Sponsored by BOSE. These podcasts are listener supported by the generous donations of our Patrons. Patrons receive extra benefits (including minimally edited lesson videos) for helping to make these free podcasts available to everybody. https://www.patreon.com/learntfp Music by Michael Bizar

This podcast answers some listener questions on flying in IMC and when to use additional CFIs and also includes additional info on how to fly the Special Flight Rules Area through the LAX class B airspace. This podcast covers how that process works. Please enjoy The Finer Points! I've got videos and podcasts coming pretty much week over week in 2019. Stay tuned to the Facebook page for all the updates and for more information on The Finer Points visit our website - https://www.learnthefinerpoints.com/ Proudly Sponsored by ForeFlight. Download ForeFlight - The essential app for aviation - here: https://foreflight.com/ Proudly Sponsored by BOSE. These podcasts are listener supported by the generous donations of our Patrons. Patrons receive extra benefits (including minimally edited lesson videos) for helping to make these free videos available to everybody. https://www.patreon.com/learntfp   Intro Music by Michael Bizar

In this podcast I will answer some listener questions and read a piece I wrote that carries forward lessons that can be learned from the R.M.S Titanic. Yes, the steamship that sank over 100 years ago. What could this possibly have to do with aviation? Well, you'd be surprised. Please enjoy The Finer Points! I've got videos and podcasts coming pretty much week over week. Stay tuned to the Facebook page for all the updates and for more information on The Finer Points visit our website - https://www.learnthefinerpoints.com/ Proudly Sponsored by ForeFlight. Download ForeFlight - The essential app for aviation - here: https://foreflight.com/ Proudly Sponsored by BOSE. These podcasts are listener supported by the generous donations of our Patrons. Patrons receive extra benefits (including minimally edited lesson videos) for helping to make these free podcasts available to everybody. https://www.patreon.com/learntfp

In this podcast we talk with the spin doctor, Rich Stowell, about the nature of stalling in a turn. Please enjoy The Finer Points! I've got videos and podcasts coming pretty much week over week in 2018. Stay tuned to the Facebook page for all the updates and for more information on The Finer Points visit our website - https://www.learnthefinerpoints.com/ Proudly Sponsored by ForeFlight. Download ForeFlight - The essential app for aviation - here: https://foreflight.com/ Proudly Sponsored by BOSE. These podcasts are listener supported by the generous donations of our Patrons. Patrons receive extra benefits (including minimally edited lesson videos) for helping to make these free videos available to everybody. https://www.patreon.com/learntfp

I recently received a letter from a listener saying that lately flying has been freaking him out. He does everything right and still can't shake the feeling like something terrible is going to happen. In this podcast we discuss what to do when flying starts to freak you out. You can emulate the professionals and build confidence through standardization. For more information on standardization, check out my iBook, Setting The Standard available on itunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/setting-the-standard/id621725381?mt=11   Fly Your Best, Jason

Big thanks to John Ewing, you can find john on Twitter @avimentor I've got videos and podcasts coming pretty much week over week in 2018. Stay tuned to the Facebook page for all the updates and for more information on The Finer Points visit our website - https://www.learnthefinerpoints.com/ Proudly Sponsored by ForeFlight. Download ForeFlight - The essential app for aviation - here: https://foreflight.com/ Proudly Sponsored by BOSE. These videos are listener supported by the generous donations of our Patrons. Patrons receive extra benefits (including minimally edited lesson videos) for helping to make these free videos available to everybody. https://www.patreon.com/learntfp

In this podcast I answer 4 listener questions from Instagram and Facebook. 1. Tips for wing drops during the stall 2. Emergency Landing on Highways? 3. Staying current of getting back into flying 4. Relative Humidity on performance charts? Please enjoy The Finer Points! I've got videos and podcasts coming pretty much week over week in 2018. Stay tuned to the Facebook page for all the updates and for more information on The Finer Points visit our website Proudly Sponsored by ForeFlight. Download ForeFlight - The essential app for aviation Proudly Sponsored by BOSE. These videos are listener supported by the generous donations of our Patrons. Patrons receive extra benefits (including minimally edited lesson videos) for helping to make these free videos available to everybody. *Special Thanks to Michael Bizar for providing the music. All of the music in this video is composed and performed by Michael Bizar.

This podcast answer two listener questions: 1. In training - how much is "too much" iPad? 2. Will you please do a podcast on how to operate the radios in a more effective way? You, too, can send me questions on instagram @learntfp. Please enjoy! I've got videos and podcasts coming pretty much week over week in 2018. Stay tuned to the Facebook page for all the updates and for more information on The Finer Points visit our website - https://www.learnthefinerpoints.com/ Proudly Sponsored by ForeFlight. Download ForeFlight - The essential app for aviation - here: https://foreflight.com/ Proudly Sponsored by BOSE. These videos are listener supported by the generous donations of our Patrons. Patrons receive extra benefits (including minimally edited lesson videos) for helping to make these free videos available to everybody. https://www.patreon.com/learntfp

In this podcast I talk with pilot, Tyler Duffy, who experienced a total engine failure on his second solo flight. Hear the actual ATC audio, listen to my conversation with Tyler, and learn what you can from this valuable experience.    Fly Your Best, Jason   I've got videos and podcasts coming pretty much week over week in 2018. Stay tuned to the Facebook page for all the updates and for more information on The Finer Points visit our website - https://www.learnthefinerpoints.com/ Proudly Sponsored by ForeFlight. Download ForeFlight - The essential app for aviation - here: https://foreflight.com/ Proudly Sponsored by BOSE. These videos are listener supported by the generous donations of our Patrons. Patrons receive extra benefits (including minimally edited lesson videos) for helping to make these free videos available to everybody. https://www.patreon.com/learntfp    

In this episode we talk with Peter Lert, a former Burt Rutan test pilot who spent many years ferrying airplanes across the North Atlantic. Peter has over 20,000 hours of flight time and 50 North Atlantic crossings under his belt and on this episode he relates his experience of crashing an airplane and what he did to make it survivable. Fly Your Best, Jason

Join me as we talk with Dr. Howard Donner about the art of instruction. We review the laws of learning and talk strategies for teaching people how to fly from the basics on up. Fly Your Best! Jason

In this podcast we talk with Rod Rakic about the fact that recreational drone operators are not bound by Part 107 UAS laws. In fact, they are not bound by much at all.

In this episode we talk with Lt. Nate Gilman, a SARSAT operations officer, who informs us it is not longer appropriate to check your ELT in the first five minutes of the hour. Ever. Fly Your Best, Jason

In this episode we discuss a specific tool you can use to think in front of the airplane. Fly Your Best! 

In this episode we discuss wake turbulence encounters and avoidance procedures. We dig deep into the concept of "practical drift" when it comes to safety procedures. Fly Your Best!   Jason