The Finer Points - Aviation Podcast

Jason Miller

  • 10 minutes 56 seconds
    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!

    25 November 2025, 4:23 am
  • 8 minutes 43 seconds
    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 professionally there are many other ways to get good. Fly Your Best!

    28 October 2025, 12:05 am
  • 11 minutes 9 seconds
    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 are critical to understand and many pilots get wrong. Fly Your Best!

    12 October 2025, 7:37 pm
  • 27 minutes 9 seconds
    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!

    20 July 2025, 3:08 pm
  • 29 minutes 18 seconds
    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 valuable initial takeaways. Let's discuss them for the sake of learning.

    Fly Your Best!

    Jason

    5 May 2025, 3:36 pm
  • 40 minutes 28 seconds
    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 runway, I should abort the takeoff". Is this a myth? Does it hold true? If you do have the speed, does it mean you should go? Let's discuss on this episode of The Finer Points, Fly Your Best!

    28 April 2025, 6:36 pm
  • 19 minutes 14 seconds
    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 have a cellular signal. This would be a HUGE mistake. Please leave a public comment at the Federal Register using this link:

    https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/03/27/2025-05167/notice-of-intent-to-decommission-flight-service-remote-communications-outlets-rcos

    18 April 2025, 11:30 am
  • 16 minutes 4 seconds
    Talkin' Safety at Sun N Fun - Aviation Podcast

    What will truly fix our safety problem and why does it matter? Let's talk.

    9 April 2025, 11:50 am
  • 13 minutes 7 seconds
    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 concerned about shock heating! Please enjoy The Finer Points!

    Fly Your Best,

    Jason

    25 February 2025, 2:56 pm
  • 11 minutes 3 seconds
    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!

    20 December 2024, 9:47 pm
  • 9 minutes 55 seconds
    Just Dry This - Aviation Podcast

    THIS is how you save time and money in training. Become a safer, more confident pilot. Fly Your Best!

    17 November 2024, 3:32 pm
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