THE SCHIFF SHOW Episode 4 – "FLY LIKE A PRO - SOPs AREN'T JUST FOR AIRLINE PILTOS"
Hosted by renowned pilot and aviation expert CAPTAIN BRIAN SCHIFF.
With Special Guest JASON MILLER
Like AVEMCO insurance, emergency training is something we hope never will be needed. Nevertheless, the Proficient Pilot must be prepared for whatever situation might develop when the Fickle Finger of Fate points his or her way.
Standard Operating Procedures aren’t just airline stuff — they’re the secret sauce to safer flying. Join Brian and Jason as they cut through the fluff and lay out how SOPs can save your flight — and your butt. This deep dive into the power of SOPs will elevate your safety, confidence, and performance in the cockpit.
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The Schiff Show is a monthly aviation education variety show hosted by Brian Schiff and sponsored by AVEMCO. It is offered for FAA WINGS credit. Brian will discuss a specific theme across five program segments on the second Thursday of each month. The themes will be chosen from a hit list of common accident causes. Each episode will be one hour long and focus on a particular causal accident factor, and will include the following segments:
Registration is not required. Go to TheSchiffShow.tv at 7:00 PM Central Time on the second Thursday of the month and join the show. All episodes are archived on TheSchiffShow.tv and available to watch (for WINGS credit) anytime after the original air time. (NOTE: you must be watching live to participate in the game show portion.)
The Schiff Show promises to be an hour well spent, which will fly by while you have fun and learn to be a safer pilot.
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Brian Schiff is a captain for a major US airline and is type-rated on the Airbus A320, Boeing 727, 757, 767, DC-9 (MD-80), CL-65, LR-JET, and G-V. Schiff’s roots are deeply planted in general aviation where he has flown a wide variety of aircraft. His total flying time is over 21,000 hours.
He is a Gold Seal flight instructor and FAASTeam Representative and holds several flight instructor ratings. He is recognized for his enthusiasm and ability to teach in a way that simplifies complex procedures and concepts. He has been actively instructing since earning his flight and ground instructor certificates in 1985. Schiff also has been an FAA-designated examiner.
He attended San Jose State University, and earned his B.S. degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and his M.S. Degree in Aviation Safety from the University of Central Missouri. He regularly teaches and conducts seminars about aviation safety and techniques to student and professional pilots.
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Jason Miller is a seasoned flight instructor and the creator of Learn the Finer Points, a widely respected aviation podcast and instructional platform dedicated to helping pilots enhance their skills. With over two decades of experience in general aviation, Jason combines extensive technical knowledge with a passion for clear and engaging teaching. He is renowned for simplifying complex flying concepts into straightforward, actionable insights that resonate with both novice and experienced pilots.
Jason’s teaching philosophy emphasizes developing sound judgment, lifelong learning, and a profound respect for the art and science of flight. He has inspired thousands of aviators to fly with greater confidence, precision, and safety through his podcast, YouTube channel, and instructional courses.
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