The Finer Points - 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 stay off the Blancolirio channel, you don't need to guess. You need to pay attention, study the patterns, and follow the footsteps of those who've figured it out. That's what we're exploring on this episode of The Finer Points.

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 Training Routes. Fly Your Best!

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!

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

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!

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!

This is important information for anybody who flies an aircraft with a Continental Engine. Fly Your Best!

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

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!

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