E364: Stepping up with Jason Rhode and why he loves the Citation CJ3+
About this episode
Jason Rhode shares his unique aviation journey and insights on aircraft ownership and training.
Pilot to Pilot Magazine — Volume 003 is at the printers. Get yours at pilottopilothq.com/mag GIVEAWAY - Complete the survey to be entered to win a Pilot to Pilot hat and Magazine subscriptions Big thanks to Textron Aviation for sponsoring this week's episode of Pilot to Pilot! This week I'm joined by Jason Rhode as we talk bout his unconventional journey in aviation - from where he started to what ultimately led up to step up into larger aircraft. Don't miss this opportunity to hear how the right aircraft can help you take the next step in your aviation journey! What happens when a public company CEO gets tired of the airlines and decides to fly himself? Jason Rhode, former CEO of Cirrus Logic, joins Justin to share one of the most unique aviation journeys we've featured — one that started not with a childhood dream of flying, but with a sweaty preflight in 110-degree Austin heat and a finance guy's ForeFlight demo. In this Textron Aviation-sponsored episode, Jason walks through every aircraft in his progression — DA40, DA62, Kodiak, TBM, and finally the Citation CJ3+ — and why Textron Aviation was the throughline that made each transition smoother than the last. He breaks down…
People in this episode
Host: Justin Siems
Guest: Jason Rhode
Topics covered
- aviation journey
- aircraft ownership
- pilot training
- Textron Aviation
- career transition
- personal stories
Keywords
- aviation
- Citation CJ3+
- Textron Aviation
- pilot training
- aircraft ownership
- career transition
- Jason Rhode
Sponsors
Textron Aviation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Cirrus Logic
Products: Citation CJ3+, DA40, DA62, Kodiak, TBM
Books & works: Pilot to Pilot Magazine
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