#165 - Flight Decks, Financial Freedom, and the Pilot Community with Dylan and Max of 21.Five
About this episode
Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson discuss aviation careers and financial education with Dylan and Max from the 21.5 Podcast.
Join us on October 8–9, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada for the first-ever Passive Income Pilots Conference . Learn how to build smarter wealth beyond the cockpit: https://www.passiveincomepilots.com/pip-conference The path beyond the cockpit can change everything. Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson sit down with Dylan and Max for a crossover conversation on aviation careers, financial education, and building a platform that serves pilots. They discuss corporate versus airline flying, the realities of side gigs, and why pilots need reliable guidance on taxes, real estate, passive investing, and estate planning. The conversation also highlights how both podcasts help aviators make more informed decisions with their careers, time, and growing income. Dylan and Max are the hosts of the 21.5 Podcast, a show for professional pilots covering aviation careers, training, industry updates, and unique flying stories. Both began their careers as flight instructors after attending Embry-Riddle, then built experience in regional and corporate aviation. Through more than 200 episodes, they offer practical perspective and help fellow pilots ask better questions about their careers and the industry. Show…
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