In this episode of the Pilot Money Podcast, Timothy P. Pope, CFP® sits down with Preston Holland, Chief Commercial Officer at Firecrown who oversees the Aviation Finance Division. Preston shares the influence aviation had in his early life and how he’s become a key player in the aviation media and finance.

The discussion highlights the nuts and bolts of aircraft financing and explores how Preston's team, armed with industry knowledge, make the purchasing process easy for pilots. Preston outlines the financing process and tools that empower buyers to make informed decisions.

What You'll learn from this episode:

• Aircraft Financing Simplified: Understand the essentials of financing GA aircraft.
• Navigating Media and Aviation: Learn about the synergy between aviation media and finance, and how the aviation consumer is benefitting.
• Financing Tips: Preston offers practical tips on managing the aviation financing process, including how his team’s industry knowledge influences the client experience, interest rate and terms.
• Insider Insights: Gain insights on the “new normal” of pricing in the single/multi engine piston market
• Financial Planning Impact: Tim explores what future aircraft owners should consider when building their portfolios to be ready for an airplane purchase.

Join Tim and Preston for an exciting conversation into the GA acquisition experience, where they review the state of the market and provide listeners with the knowledge to purchase their dream aircraft.

Resources:
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Disclosure:
Timothy Pope is a Certified Financial Planner™ offering securities and insurance products offered through Cetera Investment Services LLC, member FINRA, SIPC. Advisory services are offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Tim’s Branch Office is located at 5200 77 Center Drive, Suite 330, Charlotte, NC 28217. The branch phone number is 704-717-8900.

The views depicted in this material are for information purposes only and are not necessarily those of Cetera Investment Advisers.

This Podcast is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information on the subjects covered. It is not, however, intended to provide specific legal, tax, or other professional advice. For specific professional assistance, the services of an appropriate professional should be sought.

Join Timothy P. Pope, CFP®, as he continues to unravel the complexities of retirement planning based on airline direct contributions in Part II of this pivotal series. Building on the insights from Episode 13, this episode dives deeper into whether pilots can and should rely only on their company’s contributions to secure a comfortable retirement.

Timothy breaks down different scenarios based on career length. Using Delta’s 2026 pay rates and projections, Timothy discusses the practicality of expecting retirement funds to sustain lifestyle needs post-career. This episode provides an analytical look at investment strategies, potential market behaviors, and how pilots can proactively manage their retirement planning regardless of external economic conditions.

What You'll learn from this episode:

• Why an Early Start is Important: How different career lengths impact your retirement cash flow success rate.
• Investment Strategy Adjustments: The importance of adjusting your contributions to match market conditions and career timeline.
• Realistic Financial Planning: Understanding the implications of relying solely on company contributions and the risks involved.
• Market Variability and Retirement Planning: How to plan for potential market downturns during critical retirement years.
• Contributing Beyond the NEC: Why it’s crucial to consider additional personal contributions to ensure financial flexibility in your working years and financial stability in retirement.

This episode builds on previous discussions by equipping pilots with the knowledge to make informed decisions about their financial future, emphasizing the need for comprehensive planning and personal involvement in retirement strategies.

Resources:
Pilot Money Podcast Ep 13: Apple | Spotify
Pilot Money Podcast Ep 2: Apple | Spotify
Kitdarby.com
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Disclosure:
Timothy Pope is a Certified Financial Planner™ offering securities and insurance products offered through Cetera Investment Services LLC, member FINRA, SIPC. Advisory services are offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Tim’s Branch Office is located at 5200 77 Center Drive, Suite 330, Charlotte, NC 28217. The branch phone number is 704-717-8900.

The views depicted in this material are for information purposes only and are not necessarily those of Cetera Investment Advisers.

This Podcast is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information on the subjects covered. It is not, however, intended to provide specific legal, tax, or other professional advice. For specific professional assistance, the services of an appropriate professional should be sought.

Join Timothy P. Pope on this episode of the Pilot Money Podcast as he delves into the intriguing world of real estate investment with Tait Duryea, an airline pilot and real estate entrepreneur. Tait shares his career journey, starting as a passionate aviator influenced by a family legacy at Hawaiian Airlines, to becoming a savvy real estate investor and the CEO of Turbine Capital.

In this conversation, Tait explains his initial foray into real estate several years after the Great Recession, his strategic moves through the real estate market, and how he leverages syndications to create passive income streams. The episode also touches on the recent Hawaiian and Alaskan airline merger and its implications, blending industry insights with personal investment strategies.

What You'll learn from this episode:

• Making Real Estate Investments as a Pilot: How Tait balanced his career as a pilot with his ambitions in real estate investing.
• Navigating Economic Cycles: Strategies for investing in real estate through different economic conditions, including recessions and booms.
• Syndications and Passive Income: An introduction to real estate syndications and how they can serve as a viable passive income source for busy professionals.
• A story of Family Legacy: Tait's journey as a 3rd generation professional pilot who carved his own path as a real estate investor.
• Adapting to Industry Changes: Insights into the airline merger and what it means for pilot careers and opportunities.

Tait's story is more than about flying high; it's about staying grounded in sound financial strategies that pilots can adapt to elevate their investment portfolios and secure their financial future.

Resources:
Tait Duryea
Turbine Capital
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Disclosure:
Timothy Pope is a Certified Financial Planner™ offering securities and insurance products offered through Cetera Investment Services LLC, member FINRA, SIPC. Advisory services are offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Tim’s Branch Office is located at 5200 77 Center Drive, Suite 330, Charlotte, NC 28217. The branch phone number is 704-717-8900.

The views depicted in this material are for information purposes only and are not necessarily those of Cetera Investment Advisers.

This Podcast is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information on the subjects covered. It is not, however, intended to provide specific legal, tax, or other professional advice. For specific professional assistance, the services of an appropriate professional should be sought.