Jason Miller: The Finer Points

Avination, the Pilot to Pilot podcast is back. Episode 51 features Jason Miller from The Finer Points. I this episode Jason and I talk about. Why Jason wanted to become a pilot.  How Flight Simulator played a role in his passion for aviation.  Jason’s initial goals when he got into aviation.  Jason talks about how he got into aviation and how he didn’t know where to start.  We talk about what it is like to get into aviation back in the ’90s and not having a family in aviation.  How Jason quickly found out what his calling was when he was working line service.  How you can have a good career in aviation no matter what route you choose.  How moving to California showed him you can make a career out of instructing.  We talk about why I didn’t want to be an instructor.  Why it is important to not focus on flight hours when instructing.  How Jason considers his instructing an art.  Jason talks about what his hardest check ride was.  How Jason got into an argument with his DPE about a regulation.  How Jason deals with a rogue DPE.  Jason gives us some secrets to passing a check ride.  Why Jason doesn’t want to be an examiner.  Don’t low ball your hourly rate and charge a premium.  Don’t waste the debrief.  We talk about whether it is smart to start brand new students with Foreflight or not.  Jason talks about The Finer Points and why he started the podcast in 2005.  Jason talks about the value of Youtube.  How Jason handles his videos with the FAA on the watch.  Why Jason thinks we are entering a “Golden age” of aviation.  Jason gives three tips that every new CFI should use to become a great CFI.  Why you can’t be the best and the cheapest!  Thank you for listening to the Pilot to Pilot podcast. If you enjoyed it please leave a review on iTunes and make sure to check out our Patreon page! Happy Flying, Justin