The Finer Points - Aviation Podcast

This week we hear from ASA author, AOPA columnist and internationally renowned aviator, Barry Schiff on what makes a pilot great. Please enjoy The Finer Points. Fly Your Best, Jason

Sport Pilot certificate expert and ASA author, Paul Hamilton, joins us for a discussion about this exciting new training option. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

This week you'll hear an example of a PIREP being issued in flight. Review the importance of this essential communication line between aviators. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

This week, Max Trescott visits the TFP Base Camp for a discussion about the G1000, User Fees, and the future of GA. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

This week we discuss the training and safety issues to consider when purchasing your first airplane. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

In this safety session we continue thinking about spatial disorientation and continued vfr into imc. Hear an actual accident report of an unfortunate pilot who got in over his head. We can learn from each others mistakes. Fly Your Best, Jason

This week we check in with Fred Abrams about continued VFR into IMC. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

This week we head back into the discussion about whether or not a Private Pilot can LEGALLY hand control of the airplane to a non pilot passenger. Also, I will give you a tip that will help you keep things organized during high stress, high workload flights. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

This week we go over some of the things you should always remember to do when you get to that very important part of your VFR landing procedure ... the base leg. Please enjoy TFP! Fly Your Best, Jason

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! This week we discuss VFR flight following, managing your radios on cross country flights and discuss maintaining visual separation while on an IFR flight plan. Enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

Fred Abrams is a nationally known aviation lecturer, humorist, veteran instrument instructor, volunteer FAA Aviation Safety Counselor, and aviation technical writer. This week on TFP Fred gives us his unique insight into getting the most out of ATC. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

This week Sasa Pocek, developer of Aerobid.net, tells us a remarkable story of an encounter with a mad man at his local airport. This story is a reminder to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity at your field. Be safe ... and fly your best, Jason

This week we continue our discussion of Commercial flight maneuvers. Specifically, the Lazy Eight. Develop your understanding of the aerodynamic changes that occur as your airplane changes speed. Enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

This week we discuss the commercial flight maneuver, 'The Chandelle'. Hear how commercial flight training can be valuable for any pilot. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

This week we talk with veteran flight instructor and author of "Say Again, Please", Bob Gardner. This week on TFP, Bob gives us some tips on how to effectively communicate. His book, "Say Again, Please" is available at www.asa2fly.com Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

This week I will give you a procedure that will help you nail rate / airspeed decents during Instrument Flight. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

This week on TFP we discuss mid air collision avoidance. Hear actual ATC recordings of a mid air collision and get some suggestions on how to avoid other airplanes in flight. Enjoy TFP! Fly Your Best, Jason

This week on The Finer Points we continue our discussion of better and best glide speeds. Learn to make a Glide Polar for your aircraft this week on TFP. Please enjoy! Fly Your Best, Jason

This week we discuss the difference between your best glide speed (L/Dmax) and a speed slightly slower, minimum sink. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

This week on TFP we discuss Emergency Descents, a maneuver often under emphasized in flight training. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

Tom Gilmore is an expert on using flight training devices to teach instrument skills. After more than 12,000 flight hours and 40 years in the flight training business, Tom Gilmore has published this knowledge in a book called, "Teaching Confidence In The Clouds". This week we chat with Tom about this topic and how it is covered in his book. You can find Tom's book online at http://www.asa2fly.com Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

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

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 and rescue operations.Until next time, Fly Your Best!Jason

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, Jason Check out "The Aviation Video Podcast by On The Flight Line" in itunes and on youtube.

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 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, simply called "The Aviation Video Podcast by On The Flight Line" It's free and it's on You Tube - http://www.youtube.com/ontheflightline Fly Your Best, Jason

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. Learn specific techniques and enjoy The Finer Points. Fly Your Best, Jason

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 learning to fly. Direct all of your non - aviators friends to this link, where they can get basic questions answered on how to find a good school and CFI. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

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

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 by reading from a 1947 edition of FLYING magazine. Being discussed are the pro's and con's of Ground Controlled Approaches vs Instrument Landing Systems. Enjoy TFP! Be Safe and Fly Your Best, Jason Look for us at OSH!

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 www.foreflight.com Fly Your Best, Jason

It's Holding Patterns this week on The Finer Points. Learn some tips for hold entries. Please enjoy TFP! Jason

3 Rules to keep you safe on your way to the big show ... or anywhere you fly. Enjoy TFP! Fly Your Best, Jason Check out our HD video tutorials at www.ontheflightline.com

In Flight Training we are often told that turning back to the airport in the event of a power loss is NOT what you should do and yet it still happens that some pilots try. This week on TFP I tell a story from my own flight training about a real power loss on takeoff. Be Safe and Fly Your Best, Jason

Interested in IFR training? This week I answer a listener request and give you four solid tips for IFR training. Enjoy TFP! Fly Your Best, Jason

This week we address spin modes and spin recovery. Hear what Ben Freelove from Tutima Academy of Aviation Safety has to say about spinning the Cessna 152 Aerobat. Enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

Ground Reference Manuevers ... Oh My! Join me and my guest Anais Radonich Galvin as we offer up tips and tricks to make ground reference manuevers easy as pie. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

Sometimes airplanes hit skydivers. This week on TFP we hear from a seasoned jumper and jump pilot. Get tips on how to avoid ever having that happen to you. Thanks to Dave, SkyDive Radio. Be Safe and Fly Your Best, Jason

Learn a procedure that will make your IFR flying safer and more efficient. This week on TFP I discuss re-arranging the order of the common VOR procedure, Tune, Identify, Twist. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

It's time for another Safety Session. How can CFI's effectively balance their safety responsibilities to their students with their financial responsibilties to their employers. Find out, this week on The Finer Points! Enjoy. Be Safe and Fly Your Best! Jason

Can you fly when one of your strobes is burned out? What if you have a beacon too? Are you still legal? This week on TFP, I go over the regulations regarding aircraft lights. Keep yourself legal and avoid trouble, those are two ingredients to happy flying! Fly Your Best, Jason

This week on TFP I'll help you make life simple ... live by 'always' and 'never' in the cockpit and add safety to your flying. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

Practice your simulated engine failure by couch flying this weeks procedure. Make sure that if the worst happens to you it doesn't catch you off guard. Enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

Welcome back aviators! This week on TFP I answer some questions from the Forums at www.thefinerpoints.net. We are discussing why Va gets lower with weight and how to log cross country time. Please enjoy, The Finer Points. Fly Your Best! Jason

This week on TFP I talk about the Student / Instructor relationship, rigidity in the training environment and how training for the test and training for safety are one and the same. Fly Your Best! jason

This week on TFP I go over the seatbelt requirements for Pilots and Passengers alike. Sometimes the details need to be heard over and over again before they stick, find out how well you know what's what when it comes to seat belts. Please enjoy The Finer Points!Fly Your Best,Jason

This week on TFP I answer questions about retracting flaps during a power off glide and how simulators can be effectively used during IFR training. Until next time ... Fly Your Best! Jason

It can sometimes be difficult to tell another pilot that you are uncomfortable with the way they are flying. This week on TFP I address that problem and give some suggestions for how to deal with it. Plus, listen to in flight audio from an aerobatic flight lesson. Enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

Three Strikes and you're out. This week on the Finer Points I tell a story about a recent seaplane trip from Vancouver to Saltspring island on the west coast of Canada. We can all learn from each others experiences. Please enjoy The Finer Points. Visit us online at http://www.ontheflightline.comFly Your Best,Jason

Aviators? Do you copy? This week on TFP we talk about lost comm procedures and some of the specific rules regarding Class D airspace.Fly Your Best,Jason