The Finer Points - Aviation Podcast

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The Finer Points is the original educational aviation podcast. Launched in 2005, TFP delivers expert CFI wisdom from award winning certified flight instructor, Jason Miller. Over the last 20 years Jason has been working to perfect the art of flight instruction. He was named FAA Wester Pacific CFI of the year in 2009 and 2016, works as an AOPA Air Safety Institute instructor, and writes monthly columns for FLYING magazine. Jason is passionate about conveying accurate, meaningful information to...

Episode List

Understanding Turns and Turning Stalls - Aviation Podcast

Jan 20th, 2026 10:32 PM

In this podcast we review the aerodynamics of the turn. Learn to differentiate what's important and what's not. We also discuss turning stalls. Please enjoy!

What They Didn't Tell You - Aviation Podcast

Nov 25th, 2025 4:23 AM

In this episode we discuss how to find the local procedures before you arrive at a new airport. Fly Your Best!

How Can I Get Better? - Aviation Podcast

Oct 28th, 2025 12:05 AM

Many people think that getting a commercial certificate after their instrument rating is the logical next step. Not necessarily. If you are not going to fly professionally there are many other ways to get good. Fly Your Best!

You Should Know This About Aerodynamics - Aviation Podcast

Oct 12th, 2025 7:37 PM

In this espisode we discuss how to understand Induced Drag and Ground Effect as well as why Maneuvering Speed changes with weight. These are two aerodynamic concepts that are critical to understand and many pilots get wrong. Fly Your Best!