The Finer Points - Aviation Podcast

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

They're back!  Now integrated into the weekly podcasts Aviation Safety Sessions are back in your iPod.  This week Anais Radonich Galvin joins me in the studio for a discussion about Go Arounds. Fly Your Best, Jason

Ben Freelove from Tutima School Of Aviation Safety - Sean D. Tucker visits us this week and breaks down the procedure for doing a ballistic aileron roll.  Enjoy TFP! Check out the On The Flight Line Sneak Peek page at www.ontheflightline.com/sneakpeek Fly Your Best, Jason

Class E airspace is often difficult to spot on VFR charts. This week on TFP I review where class E exists and how it is depicted on the VFR Charts. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

This week we discuss 14 CFR 91.213, Inoperative instruments and equipment.  What do you do when you find a piece of equipment is not working?  This episode of TFP will go through the decision making process required to stay within the law.  Please enjoy The Finer Points! Check out our new video website sneak peek at OnTheFlightLine.com Fly Your Best, Jason

This week on TFP I answer an email regarding traffic pattern operations and give some tips on the early stages of flight training.  Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

Is Skywriting a lost art?  This week on TFP I answer an email from a listener 'Down Under' who is curious about the lost art of skywriting.  Please enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

Happy Holidays Aviators.  This week on TFP I lay out a plan for those of you planning on pursuing an instrument rating.  Learn a methodology that will help bring focus to your training.  Enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

Understanding the aerodynamic effect of flap application can be difficult for primary students.  This week on TFP we are joined, once again, by Torea Rodriguez as we work to uncover the mystery of the flaps. Fly Your Best, Jason

Happy Thanksgiving Aviators!  It's a Mail Call this week on TFP.  I answer email questions on: -Using a GATS jar -Using an autopilot during IFR flight -Aviation gear for the beginning Pilot -Working while you train Also, there will be no Aviation Safety Session this month. Have a very happy holiday and until next time, Fly Your Best, Jason

ATC directives can be challenging, particularly in the IFR environment.  Learn to break your approach clearance into components to understand the information you are receiving and hopefully reading back.  Turkey Day is getting close and I hope you enjoy The Finer Points!  Fly Your Best, Jason

This week we visit with Mark Merrill.  Northern California Wing Leader for Angel Flight West.  Angel Flight provides a service that connects pilots with medical patients who need rides, visit them on line at www.angelflight.org Until next time ... Fly Your Best. Jason

This week we continue with landings.  Learn specific exercises to improve your landings.  Enjoy The Finer Points. Jason

This month we review an accident that happened as a result of the pilot not performing weight and balance computations before takeoff.  Review the computation and graph method of determining whether or not you are operating within CG limits.  Also learn a weight shift formula for when your passengers ask you, "Is it ok if I put this bag in back?".  Enjoy The Finer Points. Jason

This podcast will help you differentiate the good from the bad during landing analysis.  Learn how to divide the landing into five specific segments. Enjoy The Finer Points! Until Next Time, Fly Your Best.

AOPA columnist, Greg Brown, joins us this week and gives some advice on how to complete your flights safely.  Sometimes the go / no-go decision isn't black or white.  This week on TFP you'll hear some tips from an industry expert. Fly Your Best, Jason visit aopa online visti greg online at paperjet.net visit pilotsharetheride

This week we talk with Captain Rod from the Civil Air Patrol.  Learn techniques that will increase your chances of survival in the event of an off airport landing.  Enjoy The Finer Points! Jason

This week we talk with Thom Leveque, Northern California Regional Sales manager for Cirrus Design.  Thom anwers some questions about the Avidyne Entegra Avionics Suite.  You'll enjoy hearing concrete examples of why Cirrus believes the Avidyne Suite is a superior product.  Also, hear an excerpt from our High Airwork CD and learn a few tips about Slow Flight.  Enjoy TFP! Fly Your Best, Jason

Review the TSA requirements to begin training.  If you are a CFI, be sure that you and your students are in compliance.  The ASFP is doing a fantastic job at streamlining the process and can be found online at www.flightschoolcandidates.gov Also, I recently completed an online CFI renewal course with Gleim Publications and it was great!  Visit Gleim online at their website, www.gleim.com OneSixRig...

This month we examine a Cirrus Design SR - 20 accident from August.  Learn from this pilot's descisions and improve safety in your own flying. Fly Your Best, Jason

This week we listen to in-flight audio of an F-16 intercept and discuss the importance of receiving weather briefings before every flight. Review the different types of briefings and listen to a discussion about the importance of talking to an FSS. Fly Your Best, Jason Visit Clarity Aloft at clarityaloft.com

Learn a procedure for clearing airspace that will help ensure you do it. Every time! Sometimes the secret to dilligence is having a procedure that never changes. Adopt this procedure for clearing turns and do it the same way every time. Thanks for listening and enjoy The Finer Points. Fly Your Best, Jason

Have you ever failed a checkride? Got Pink? This week on TFP we visit with our friend Lou Fields, a designated pilot examiner for more than 30 years. Lou tells us some of the things to avoid when preparing for a checkride. Also, listen to excerpts from The High Airwork CD as I throw in some of my own suggestions. Enjoy The Finer Points! Fly Your Best, Jason

Mountain Flying Expert Sparky Imeson joins me this week for a discussion about some of the general principles of back country flying. This podcast is a good compliment to Episode 28 and Safety Session 6. Check out Sparky's website here www.mountainflying.com Until next week .... Fly Your Best!

This month we discuss Comair flight 5191 and discuss procedures that might prevent departure from the wrong runway. Be safe and fly your best! Jason