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
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Lou Fields Part III - Aviation Podcast #90 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:25
Former FAA examiner and Naval Aviator, Lou Fields, describes some harrowing experiences during his time flying jets. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason
Mora, Oroca, Moca Polka - Aviation Podcast #89 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:52
This week I address some of the details of the low altitude enroute chart, the difference between, OROCA and MORA ... and how MOCA fits in there. Also, visit the TFP forums for a discussion on the use of 121.50 in search…
Fight Watch, Out - Aviation Podcast #88 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:46
Learning how to give Pireps is a critical part of flying and is often overlooked in Flight Training. This week on TFP we review the procedure for giving Pireps in flight. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jas…
The Greater Simulator - Aviation Podcast #87 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:25
Using simulators during IFR training can be incredibly effective. Learn The Finer Points of using this great training tool. Fly Your Best, Jason
Keeping Track Of Time - Aviation Podcast #86 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:36
Keeping track of fuel is one thing ... knowing where the most fuel remains at any given moment is quite another. This week on TFP I will give you a procedure to help with fuel management. Check out the new podcast, simpl…
Going Down Slow - Aviation Podcast #85 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:51
Non Precision approach descent rates. Should they be faster than preciscion approach descent rates? This week on TFP we discuss the benefits of being able to control your rate of descent and your airspeed, IFR or VFR. Le…
Find Yours, Keep Yours - Aviation Podcast #84 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:40
Finding a flight school and a CFI is something that we all contend with ... during primary training and recurrency training. This episode of TFP is dedicated to all of those 'soon to be aviators' who are interested in le…
Pod a Palooza from Oshkosh 2007 - Aviation Podcast #83 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:29
At Oshkosh this year I had the opportunity to sit in with many other aviation podcasters and wax nautical. No lectures this week, just these highlights from the pod a palooza in Wisconsin. Fly Your Best, Jason
Beams Me Down Scotty - Aviation Podcast #82 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:23
1947 - The war is over and the aviators are coming home. We are using the knowledge we attained during combat to build a civil aviation system. This week on TFP I thought it would be fun to honor the hereos of yesterday…
Aviation Safety Session #17 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:54
Good decisions keep pilots safe. In this aviation safety session, learn about a recent experience of mine where a turn of events meant the difference between life and death. Also, check out an awesome new safety tool at…