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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#151 - Debt, AI, and the Next Market Cycle with Guy Adami
What happens when record debt, rising interest rates, and AI disruption collide in the global economy? Hosts Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson welcome back market veteran Guy Adami to unpack the forces shaping today’s financial markets. From bond yields and inflation to the Buffett Indicator and AI’s impa...
#150 - From Listener to Investor with John Wahrmund
Hosts Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson sit down with First Officer at Southwest Airlines pilot John Wahrmund to unpack how one listener turned podcast advice into real results. John shares how episode 10 pushed him to buy a short-term rental in Galveston, unlock major tax savings, and rethink how his fam...
#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...
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What the people say about us
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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