The Finer Points - Aviation Podcast

In this podcast we discuss a recent crash in Florida which killed a 4 year old boy on the ground, other similar accidents, and why a road should be your last option in the event of an engine failure.  Fly Your Best! Jason

In this podcast we hear a true story about a catastrophic engine failure that happened to a CFI while on a lesson in a Mooney.  Fly Your Best!

CFI's should be teaching DECIDE, IMSAFE, PAVE, and the 5P model used in scenarios. Here is how that works ...  Fly Your Best!

In this podcast we cover some basics on: - establishing personal minimums - low level wind shear - flying through turbulence and much more! Please enjoy TFP!  

In this podcast we talk with FAA Designated Pilot Examiner, John Ewing about some recent changes to the practical test and more. Please enjoy!

If you can avoid these three simple common errors made by IFR pilots, you'll be way ahead of the game. 

In this podcast we talk with airline captain and CFI, Brian Schiff, about how to inspire people to become pilots. We also hear from an organization called, "Girls love to fly" about scholarships they offer to aspiring female aviators. Please enjoy The Finer Points! Jason

Robert Delaurentis has just recently completed a polar circumnavigation in a small airplane. Let's find out what he has to say about that! Fly Your Best, Jason

Dave Hirschmann from AOPA knows a lot about experimental aircraft, including who wins the RV they are giving away this month! In this podcast we discuss some of the benefits of leaving the factory fleet behind.    Please enjoy!

In this podcast I answer two listener questions: - Should you pitch for speed and power for altitude? - Should you land with power? Please enjoy!  

Who wants better landings!? Check it out and please enjoy! Fly Your Best, Jason

It's another mail call episode in which I answer 4 great questions. We cover the best way to build time, leaning during a climb, how to clear ice off an airplane, and the legality of practicing engine failures with passengers. Please enjoy The Finer Points! 

In this episode I will share some ATC audio of a recent flight where I managed to negotiate with ATC to avoid icing conditions. Please enjoy the finer points!

This is a correction to the podcast "The Hardest NO-GO Decision I've Ever Made"

This excerpt from the exclusive Patron Hangout on Black Friday discusses the hardest no-go decision I've ever had to make. I hope you find something you can take away. Fly Your Best!

In this podcast, I tell AOPA Pilot Protection Services Attorney, Chad Mayer, about a time I broke the law and we answer listener questions.  Please enjoy! Fly Your Best, Jason

In this episode, we talk to Dan Gryder about his AQP (Advanced Qualification Program). Please enjoy! Fly Your Best, Jason

In this podcast I answer two listener questions and we discuss the complications of night IFR and what makes a "good" pilot.  Fly Your Best! Jason

In this episode we discuss Minimum Maneuvering Speed / Engine Failure on Upwind and a whole lot more! Please enjoy. Jason

In this episode we answer listener questions about how to stay confident in the airplane. All to often I see pilots achieve their pilot certificates and then lose confidence and, ultimately, stop flying. Let's address that and keep you in the air!  Fly Your Best, Jason

IFR flight has a lot of nuance to remember and manage but if I had to distill the single most important mistake not to make, it might be this one. Check it out! Jason

In this podcast we talk about how to get better as a CFI or, if you are coming into training, how to find a good. Please enjoy!

In this podcast we discuss flying over water. This is a bit of a hole in many people's training. We discuss ditching and many other things. Please enjoy!

In this podcast I answer a listener question about how much I charge and how I think about billing students. This could be valuable for pilots and CFIs alike. Please enjoy!

In this podcast I give you 4 tips for checking out in a new make / model. Please enjoy!