The #1 Financial Resource for Pilots

Welcome to the Passive Income Pilots Podcast – the show designed to help pilots climb to new levels of financial success.

Tait Duryea, founder of Turbine Capital co-hosts Passive Income Pilots with Ryan Gibson, co-founder and CIO of Spartan Investment Group.

As airline pilots, business owners and investors themselves, Tait and Ryan interview experts in finance and investing to share practical knowledge on real estate, tax strategy, passive income and wealth generation. This one-of-a-kind show is created specifically for professional pilots and offers applicable strategies and tactics for improving your financial life.

Whether you're a seasoned pilot or just starting out, we'll equip you with the expertise and confidence you need to upgrade your money and achieve true financial independence.


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#155 - The New Reality of Aviation Hiring with Nik Fialka
Passive Income PilotsMay 13, 2026
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27:2325.22 MB

#155 - The New Reality of Aviation Hiring with Nik Fialka

What happens when the aviation job market shifts faster than pilots are prepared for? Live from TPNX in Dallas, Tait Duryea sits down with Nik Fialka for a timely look at pilot hiring, airline interviews, and career strategy in a changing aviation market. From major airline hiring trends to the pres...

#154 - The Pilot’s Guide to SDIRA Tax Traps with Mark Kohler
Passive Income PilotsApril 28, 2026
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55:4051.12 MB

#154 - The Pilot’s Guide to SDIRA Tax Traps with Mark Kohler

Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson welcome back Mark Kohler to unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in self-directed IRA investing: UBIT and UDFI. Mark explains how these taxes show up in real estate syndications, why leverage can trigger tax inside an IRA, when C corp blockers may help, and what pi...

#153 - Tax Moves Every Pilot Should Know with Nathan Sosa
Passive Income PilotsApril 14, 2026
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49:2345.36 MB

#153 - Tax Moves Every Pilot Should Know with Nathan Sosa

How much money are you leaving on the table by waiting until tax season to start planning? Hosts Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson talk with Nathan Sosa from Hall CPA to break down the latest tax updates that matter most to pilots and high-income professionals. Get ready to hear practical insights on bonu...

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Apple Podcasts
Favorite podcast and incredible resource

Topics are very relevant and hosts are very articulate! Really appreciate the straightforward explanations of strategies and breaking down difficult to understand concepts in an easy to digest manner. I’m not in the aviation industry but I found a lot of value in their asset protection and tax strategy interviews. Than...

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Expert insight into the world of alternative investments

My financial advisor turned me onto this podcast and it’s incredible. They bring on experts every week to discuss every sector imaginable for investing. I have received so much valuable insight that I have applied to my own financial plan and I highly recommend this podcast to all of the fellow pilots that I fly with.

Apple Podcasts
Game changing!

This podcast reduced my taxable W2 income in half! Following their short term rental strategy and capturing bonus depreciation was a huge win for my taxes. Excellent knowledge base, and they host some top professionals in the fields of tax planning, real estate investing, and syndications. Thanks Tait & Ryan!

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