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.
Recent Episodes
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#149 - Side Hustles Every Pilot Should Consider
Hosts Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson explore one of the most common questions among airline pilots: Should you start a side hustle? Drawing from Ryan’s early experience building income streams during layovers, the hosts share practical ideas pilots can pursue both inside and outside aviation. From cons...
#148 - Traditional Vs. Roth IRAs: What Pilots Need to Know
Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson break down one of the most important retirement decisions pilots face: Traditional vs. Roth IRAs. They explain how taxes impact withdrawals, why required minimum distributions matter, and how poor planning could leave your kids with a massive tax bill. The conversation al...
#147 - From Cap Rates to Cash Flow: Strategic Moves for 2026
Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson sit down for a special hosts-only episode to break down where they see the biggest opportunities for 2026. From reshoring trends fueling industrial growth to the demographic wave driving senior living demand, they unpack the macro forces shaping real estate right now. The...
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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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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.
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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