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 pilots.
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Safety is a Mindset - Aviation Podcast
If you didn't know, the answers to aviation safety are already out there. The path has been paved by pilots who learned the lessons—sometimes the hard way. If you want to
May 19 56 min
What TRULY Happens Inside Of A Hot MOA? - Aviation Podcast
In this episode we hear from a former Air Traffic Controler and a Former Military Pilot about truly happens inside of a hot Military Operations Area (MOA) and on Military
Apr 27 52 min
Understanding Turns and Turning Stalls - Aviation Podcast
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!
Jan 20 9 min
What They Didn't Tell You - Aviation Podcast
In this episode we discuss how to find the local procedures before you arrive at a new airport. Fly Your Best!
Nov 25 2025 10 min
How Can I Get Better? - Aviation Podcast
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 professionall
Oct 28 2025 8 min
You Should Know This About Aerodynamics - Aviation Podcast
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
Oct 12 2025 11 min
Failed Electrical Systems CAN Destroy Engines?! - Aviation Podcast
This is important information for anybody who flies an aircraft with a Continental Engine. Fly Your Best!
Jul 20 2025 27 min
Fatal Accident at Grass Valley CFI Debrief - Aviation Podcast
Last week we had a fatal accident at KGOO. We have no information yet but I was planning to meet the pilot to begin instrument training and I think there are some valuabl
May 5 2025 29 min
The MYTH DEFYING 70/50 Rule For Takeoff - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast we talk about the 70/50 rule for determining takeoff performance. The rule says, "if I don't have 70% of the required speed by the halfway point of the ru
Apr 28 2025 40 min
Decommissioning Safety - Aviation Podcast
The FAA is proposing the removal of all Remote Communications Outlets in the lower 48. These RCOs are the only way to establish search and rescue in flight when you don't
Apr 18 2025 19 min
Talkin' Safety at Sun N Fun - Aviation Podcast
What will truly fix our safety problem and why does it matter? Let's talk.
Apr 9 2025 16 min
Shockingly Hot - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast, we talk with legendary mechanic and founder of Savvy Aviation, Mike Busch. Mike explains how shock cooling is not really a thing but we should all be con
Feb 25 2025 13 min
Flying Out Of The Spin - Aviation Podcast
On a recent CFI Club call, I was asked about how I teach spins. This is what I said ...
Fly Your Best!
Dec 20 2024 11 min
Just Dry This - Aviation Podcast
THIS is how you save time and money in training. Become a safer, more confident pilot. Fly Your Best!
Nov 17 2024 9 min
When It All Goes Down - Aviation Podcast
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 bot
Oct 13 2024 1 h 01 min
Talkin' With Nick Wegner - Aviation Podcast
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 traini
Aug 29 2024 24 min
Shed A Teardrop For Me - Aviation Podcast
In this episode, we talk about the "teardrop" into a 45 on a non-towered pattern entry. Fly Your Best!
Aug 18 2024 12 min
JP Schulze "The Point Of No Return" - Aviation Podcast
At Oshksoh 2024 I had a chance to catch up with JP Shulze to discuss his adventures. Live from the AOPA Lounge, here is the podcast as we recorded it yesterday. See y'all
Jul 28 2024 35 min
When Are You Ready To Go Pro? - Aviation Podcast
In this podcast, we discuss the Commercial certificate. What are the real goals here and how do we put Commercial applicants ahead of the game and make them ready for the
Jul 17 2024 9 min
Turn And Face The Changes - Aviation Podcast
This podcast discusses the upcoming changes to many of the ACS. Special guest, John Ewing is an author, CFI, and former DPE join us as we discuss some of these changes th
May 15 2024 14 min
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Jason is a top notch CFI with an encyclopedic knowledge of of the “finer points” of aviation. A true teacher who enjoys sharing knowledge and making pilots better and safer. As a CFI I’m always learning new things, new ideas to use in training my own students. Thank you Jason (and TFP team) for all your hard work with the podcast, YT channel and flight training app & other resources.
beau.harper · Jul 2022
I have now listened to all of the Finer Point’s podcasts. I find Jason’s podcast to be fun & entertaining, but more importantly, to be very informative. A good pilot is always learning and I think The Finer Point’s videos and podcasts are some of the best for learning and keeping our pilot knowledge sharp. It will also remind you of why you love flying and aviation. It’s definitely worth the listen and my hats off to The Finer Points. Job well done!
AV8N Cheatham · Nov 2021
The episode on landing on a road was spot on. Jason nailed the importance of good decision making with consideration for all lives, those in the plane and those on the ground. Any loss of life due to an aircraft accident is tragic. But, the loss of an innocent life on the ground is exceptionally tragic and completely avoidable. It is important as pilots that we all learn from this. Thank you for your thoughts on this Jason.
Fly guy237 · Mar 2021
Four stars only because of the audio quality and editing at times. Otherwise, the best aviation podcast around.
Nima Jones · Feb 2021
The vast majority of the time (10 to 12 minutes of a 15 minute episode) of this podcast is spent advertising. The podcast contains multiple plugs for Patreon, the producer’s app, AOPA pilot protection insurance and an aviation headset. Only two to three minutes devoted to actual aviation content. There are better podcasts out there.
Rmgreenesq · May 2024
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