Avoid The Common Errors - Aviation Podcast #123

Avoid The Common Errors - Aviation Podcast #123

Author: Jason Miller June 27, 2008 Duration: 7:05
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

For anyone who feels the pull of the sky, The Finer Points-Aviation Podcast offers a unique cockpit companion. Hosted by Jason Miller, an award-winning certified flight instructor, this isn't just about procedures; it's about cultivating a deeper, more intuitive understanding of flight itself. Launched back in 2005, this long-running podcast draws directly from Jason's two-decade journey to perfect the art of instruction, a craft recognized by the FAA which named him Western Pacific CFI of the Year. His ongoing role with the AOPA Air Safety Institute and his monthly columns for FLYING magazine ensure the discussions are both authoritative and immediately relevant to pilots at any level. Each episode feels like a focused hangar talk, where Jason breaks down complex aviation concepts into clear, actionable insights. You'll hear practical wisdom on everything from mastering crosswind landings and managing in-flight emergencies to refining the subtle nuances that separate a competent pilot from an exceptionally smooth one. The conversation is always grounded in real-world experience and a palpable passion for safer, more skilled flying. Tune in to transform routine practice into deliberate improvement, one finely detailed point at a time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 414

The Finer Points - Aviation Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Cross Winds Are Painless - Aviation Podcast #162 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:18
This week on TFP we look at how crosswinds will effect the pattern circuit from takeoff, all the way through landing. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason
Un-Restricted - Aviation Podcast #161 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:36
This week on TFP we look at The Finer Points of getting cleared through Restricted airspace. Please enjoy TFP! Fly Your Best, Jason
Aviation Safety Session #28 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:10
This week on TFP we talk with 2008 National CFI of the year, Max Trescott about the Colgan air flight 3407 crash near Buffalo, New York. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason
Aviation Safety Session #27 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:07
In this episode we talk with a 400 hour commercial pilot, Dave, who holds an instrument rating and flies out of the Pheonix Arizona area. Dave tells about a close encounter he had with a runaway autopilot. Please enjoy T…
Truly Magnetic - Aviation Podcast #159 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:39
This week on TFP we discuss the difference between True and Magnetic with an emphasis on how it relates to wind forecasts and reports. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason
Intro to Turbocharging - Aviation Podcast #158 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:11
This week on The Finer Points we will discuss turbocharging systems on aircraft engines. We'll cover the purpose, basics of operation, and a few different types of systems that you might see in turbocharged airplane engi…
The Finer Points of Sectionals - Aviation Podcast #157 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:10
This week on The Finer Points we will discuss the nice to know details on VFR Sectional Charts. The sectional has a lot of great information on it, if you know where to look. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best,…
TFP - Mail Call - Aviation Podcast #156 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:48
Hello Aviators! This week on TFP we talk with student pilot Robert Schorr, student pilot. Robert has been having difficulty with his landings during 'calm wind' days and not so much in cross winds or head winds. Fly Your…
Cross Country Tips - Aviation Podcast #155 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:37
For many of us, flying places is why we learn to fly. Lets discuss some tips and tricks to make your cross country planning easier. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason