On our recent Canyons of the Southwest Airplane Camp trip, one aircraft experienced an engine failure and had to execute a forced landing. In this podcast, we talk to both pilots and discuss what we learned. Please enjoy The Finer Points!

In this podcast, we talk with Nick Wegner, one of the founders of Flight Schedule Pro. Nick and his team have announced a major effort to streamline the way flight training works for Schools, CFIs, and the pilots that fly there. Please enjoy The Finer Points!

In this podcast, we discuss how to use checklists, which to use, and how to make your own. Please enjoy!

In this podcast, we look at CFI training and consider what makes a good CFI. We also solve the mystery of compass errors in a climb! 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 -

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Music by Michael Bizar

Hello Aviators! In this episode we review how to make better weather decisions, how to know when to execute a Go Around, and how to implement the 5 A's. 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/

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*Special Thanks to Michael Bizar for providing the music.

Hello Aviators!

In this episode I answer listener questions on:

- The value of using the autopilot during instrument training

- How to best prep for pilot training

- Fly a course when outbound on the procedure turn?

- Better crew briefings

Please enjoy!

In this podcast I answer listener questions on:

1. How to avoid mountain related turbulence and when to turn back

2. How to lean, for real

3. Which is better for climb out, Vx or Vy

Please enjoy and Fly Your Best!

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 -

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*Special Thanks to Michael Bizar for providing the music. All of the music in this video is composed and performed by Michael.

In this podcast we discuss the upcoming documentary, "Looking Up, Way Up - The Burt Rutan Story". Filmmakers Sandy Guthrie and Scott B are giving us an unprecedented look at Burt's history and processes. Hear all about Burt's new design, "Ski Gull". The FULL interview is available for Patrons at Patreon.com/learntfp.

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/

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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.

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Music by Michael Bizar

Hello Aviators,

In this episode, we hear from FAA designated pilot examiner Scott Rohlfing about IFR lost comm procedures. Scott helps us understand how to approach the regulation on an IFR check ride and how you might approach this situation in real life. 

Fly Your Best,

Jason

On this podcast we answer some listener questions ranging from how to get current and stay current to how to transition to a 6 pack from glass. 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/

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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 -

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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.

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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/

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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.

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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 podcast, we cover:

• How to best transition from High Wing to Low Wing
• How to best approach CFI Training
• 2 Year CFI -- How to best train other CFIs

Please enjoy!

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/

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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 -

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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.

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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/

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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/

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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.

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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.
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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.

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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/

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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.

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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:

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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.

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In this podcast, we cover A LOT. We're coming live from TFP Office Hours which happen every Friday at 12pm Pacific via Zoom. In this session, we covered:

Pop Up IFR

Practice Approaches

VFR Flight Plans

IFR Flight Plans

Search and Rescue 

... and much more. 

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

In this podcast we discuss upset recovery training strategies with Rich Stowell (http://www.richstowell.com/). Learn tips for your next training mission. 

Fly Your Best,

Jason

In this podcast we discuss some of the finer points of flying and how experience with horses can benefit you there. We also cover some basic tips on how to have a light touch on the controls and stay ahead of the airplane.

Fly Your Best,

Jason

In this podcast we look at some of the confusion that exists between practice instrument approaches and pop up IFR approach clearances. 

Fly Your Best,

Jason

Hello Aviators! In this episode, we discuss listener questions about:

• logging time as a safety pilot
• why AOA is "not" taught more
• should you hold student solos to ACS standards
• why might an approach not be authorized at night?

Please enjoy!

Recently a Cirrus SR22 was destroyed in a landing accident likely due to wind shear. Any one of us might have ended up in this situation and in this podcast I will review three strategies this pilot might have used to avoid this accident. Fly Your Best!

In this episode we discuss the delay factor when a pilot experiences an actual in flight emergency. Fly Your Best!

Jason

In this podcast we tune into AOPA's Hangar Talk podcast in which I discuss our mountain flying trip with AOPA author, Jill Tallman. Please enjoy The Finer Points!

Fly Your Best,

Jason

I hope you're hungry aviators because this podcast is food for thought. In this episode I recall a story from a trip to Oshkosh in years past that left me, well, let's just say surprised. Learn from my mistakes and fly your best!

Jason

In this podcast we pick up a conversation from Facebook and discuss a procedure for briefing a VFR arrival. Working to keep your flying standard and your procedures bullet proof. Fly Your Best!

Jason

In this podcast I will give a simple standardization for your Cabin Check that will increase your knowledge of your systems and add safety and redundancy to your flying. Fly Your Best!

Jason

On this episode we answer a question from Melbourne Australia regarding how to best maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, especially in a cross wind. Fly Your Best!

In this podcast we review techniques for staying ahead of the airplane under IFR. Fly Your Best!

In this podcast we discuss tactics for excellent flight reviews. We use a recent flight review I did with Steve Thorne from the Flight Chops YouTube channel. Fly Your Best!

In this podcast I will give you 5 strategies that i used during my ATP training to save money and make the dual instruction as efficient and effective as possible. Fly Your Best!

Jason

The last in the series on the laws of learning this podcast will help you understand why it's important to stay current to stay proficient. Also, our special guest Rich Rafferty discusses how he approaches being a CFI on his way to the airlines. Please enjoy!

On this episode of TFP we talk with ForeFlight weather scientist, Scott Denstaedt about icing. Scott is a former meteorologist, CFI, and active pilot who flies all over the U.S. We discuss strategies for avoiding icing conditions and tips for getting out if that proves impossible.

Fly Your Best!

Here they come Aviators! The number of student pilots is way up and in this podcast we discuss some thoughts on how we might retain them. 

An aviator on Facebook recently asked if we could publish a podcast that elaborates on our flow check procedure. This week on TFP it's all about Flows. Fly Your Best!™