The Finer Points - Aviation Podcast

In todays environment more and more pilots are flying IFR direct via GPS. This means long straight cruise legs followed by extremely busy low altitude approaches. Its all too easy to let the airplane lull you into a sense of complacency. In this podcast we discuss how IFR flying is like the greatest fight of all time. Fly Your Best™!

In this episode I'll tell you a story from the flight line last week where I lost 4 quarts of oil in 1.4 hours.  A near engine failure.  Fly Your Best!   Jason

At Sun and Fun 2014 I had the honor of interviewing Maj Mike Van Wyk, pilot of the Blue Angels C130 'Fat Albert'.  In this episode Mike tells us a bit about how the Blue Angels achieve a high level of excellence and what it takes to be a member of the team.  Please enjoy The Finer Points!    Fly Your Best, Jason

In this episode we review those special emphasis areas from the PTS.  These are things the examiners are trained to look for ... make sure you've considered them.  Regardless of whether or not you have a flight review, check ride or Open Airplane checkout coming up ... a review of these items are like vitamins for the proficient pilot.   Fly Your Best! Jason

In this episode we review L/Dmax, Lift, Drag and some of the finer points of Aero dynamics. Please enjoy!   Fly Your Best, jason

Learn a few acronyms to help you call up the equiptment required by 91.205 anytime you need to. Whether you are determining if you can fly in the face of failed items or preparing for a check ride this podcast will help.  Fly Your Best! Jason

Learn to remove the 'noise' from your flying.  Simple is safe.  Some thoughts on that this week on TFP.  Please enjoy !

It started as a normal VFR flight and ended in multiple approaches at an airport where the weather was 0/0.  Please enjoy The Finer Points! Happy New Year Aviators! Fly Your Best! Jason

In this podcast we talk with Howard Donner about some of the issues he is encouternering while training primary students the very basic skills.  A great dialogue that will help any pilot consider the finer points of landing.  Please enjoy TFP!

Winner of the 2013 AOPA Let's Go Flying Award, Greg Brown, in a classic TFP interview. Please enjoy The Finer Points!

In this episode we review HIWAS, FSS Freqeuncies, Flight Watch, TWEB and more.  Please enjoy TFP. Fly Your Best, Jason

A student on Facebook asked what the heck instructors mean when they say, "Pitch plus Power equals performance".  In this episode I do my best to explain ... Please enjoy TFP!

In this episode Howard Donner interviews me about some of the concepts introduced in my ibook, "Setting the Standard".  Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

In this episode I will pass along a training technique for the cockpit that will help you and your CFI perfect your stick and rudder skills.  Fly Your Best! Jason

Some practical tips on how to save $$ in training.  Fly Your Best! Jason

A few tips if you're considering purchasing an airplane ...

In this episode you will ride along on an Instrument flying lesson to learn some tips on how to stay ahead of the airplane.  Fly Your Best!  Jason

In this flight training podcast mail call I answer questions about presidential TFRs and long straight in approaches.  Fly Your Best! Jason

Every pilot has heard, "MORE RUDDE"' from your flight instructor.  Take a moment to review the concepts behind why rudder so important. In this flight training podcast you will learn a bit more about ruder use.  Please enjoy TFP!

On this episode of TFP we take a closer look at the 'idle check' and leaning procedures on the ground.  Our special guest is Mike Busch from www.savvymx.com. Please enjoy tfp!