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Bonanza Owner Interview | Airplane Intel Podcast Episode 62 | Aviation Podcast Apr 30, 2019

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In just a moment, we’re going to meet our guest Guy Cappuccino, the owner of a Beech Bonanza. I really think you guys are going to like Guy, he’s a very knowledgeable guy and is definitely an experienced airplane owner. He’s going to give us his perspective on owning a Bonanza as well as some tips relevant to all current and prospective airplane owners.

061 - Citation Jet Ownership, Maintenance + Inspections | Airplane Intel Podcast Jan 31, 2019

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Owning a jet comes with a lot of freedom and flexibility. It also with a lot of additional responsibilities that when neglected, can have a significant impact on safety, reliability, and overall value.

In this short episode, Don and I help you navigate the complexities of jet maintenance and inspection requirements.

060 - How to Start a Flying Club + More | Airplane Intel Podcast | Aviation Podcasts Jan 15, 2019

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This week, thanks to several listener requests, we find out how to start and manage a flying club with an exclusive interview. We discuss it all – from start up, growth, day-to-day operations, aircraft maintenance, and how to use technology to streamline operations. Plus, the pros and cons of leasing your airplane to a flying club.

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Our Guests Carson Lee & Matt Smith

Carson is the owner of Turbine Aircraft Logistics, an aircraft management company specializing in the Daher TBM line of turboprop aircraft. Carson also acts as the operations manager for the Orlando Aviators Flying Club, an Orlando Executive Airport based flying club with 130 members, and serves as the chairman of the board of advisors for the Orlando Executive Airport. Carson has been flying for over 16 years with 7500 hours of logged flight time, holds a degree in professional aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, holds an airline transport pilot certificate, is a flight instructor, and also an airframe and powerplant mechanic with inspection authorization. Carson is also the creator and developer of FlyingClub.app, an innovative way to start and manage a flying club.

Matt Smith is a 53-year old professional pilot living near Sanford, FL with his wife and two kids. Originally from Ohio, Matt graduated from Miami University and began flying in 1988. He’s held a number of positions as an aviator including flight instructor, freight pilot, corporate pilot, and airline pilot. After retiring from American Airlines as a Captain, Matt began flying a Challenger 300 corporate jet. In 2008, he purchased the Orlando Aviation Flying Club in Orlando, Florida. To date, the club has over 130 members and five aircraft.

059 - [INTERVIEW] Owning a Piper Sarataga & Buying a Cessna 340 | Airplane Intel Podcast - an Aviation Podcast Dec 24, 2018

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This week, we interview the owner of a Piper Saratoga. We’ll get an inside look on what it takes to own, fly, and maintain this popular high-performance Piper single from costs, maintenance, performance, and much more. Plus, trading up for a cabin-class twin.

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Our Guest Brendan O’Mara

Brendan O’Mara is a private pilot living in rural Oregon. He has bought and sold six aircraft while under the age of 40 and working on his seventh – shopping for a pressurized cabin-class twin. He is co-founder of CRAZEDpilot.com, an aircraft accessories manufacturer and retailer. He holds multi engine instrument, tailwheel, and powered parachute ratings.

Find out more about Brendan and CRAZEDpilot @ www.CrazedPilot.com

058 - Aviation Tax Matters for Aircraft Owners Nov 20, 2018

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This week we speak with an aviation accountant to get inside information on tax-related matters for airplane owners, buyers, and sellers. We’ll cover both ends of the transaction, write offs, depreciation and much more. If you’re an aircraft owner, or thinking about buying or selling one, you won’t want to miss this!

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Our Guest Sue Folkringa - CPA, MTax, ATP | Aviation “Taxologist”

Sue Folkringa is a Certified Public Accountant and has been Wolcott & Associates, P.A.’s resident “Aviation Taxologist” since 2008. She is a licensed pilot and proud owner-pilot of a Piper Comanche aircraft and flies gliders in her spare time. Sue completed her Masters of Taxation from Florida Atlantic University in 2015, and also holds a MBA - Accounting and Finance and a BBA - Accounting from Grand Valley State University.

Sue is a member of NBAA and serves on their Tax Committee. She also serves on Florida Aviation Business Associations (FABA) Board of Directors, and is a member of AOPA, EAA, AIPCA, FICPA, SFBAA and CalCPA.She is a frequent presenter at NBAA Tax Conferences, AOPA Summits and other industry events.No stranger to public speaking, Sue also co-presents the Wolcott & Associates aviation tax webinars which feature topics that address financial and tax issues relative to aircraft owners, operators, financial and legal professionals.

057 - Selling Your Airplane Nov 14, 2018

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In this bonus episode, Don flies solo to talk about something new - how to sell your airplane and structure the deal. Plus aircraft ownership news about ADS-B rebates.

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056 - Recap of NBAA 2018 | Aviation Podcast Oct 26, 2018

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This week I share my experience attending NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention and Exposition 2018 in Orlando, FL. This was my first time attending this event, and boy was I surprised. Check out the podcast audio, first-person experience video w/footage, and the video interviews I recorded while there.

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055 - INTERVIEW: The most reasonable piston single? | Airplane Intel Podcast | Aviation Podcasts Oct 14, 2018

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Today we interview the owner of a popular single-engine Cessna. We’ll dive into a variety of topics including the purchase process, airplane ownership costs, maintenance and lessons learned.

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Our Guest Mitch Schneringer:

Mitch lives out west near Omaha, NE. After many years away from flying, he began private pilot training in October 2017, and in December of that year, he purchased his 1971 Cessna 150L. He completed his private training earlier this year and has accumulated about 110 hours on his plane. He’s now in the early stages of his instrument training and hoping to get a tailwheel endorsement in the near future. Mitch is a very interesting guy; I think you’ll enjoy his stories, insights, and advice about aircraft ownership.

054 - Facts and Tips about Piston Twins | Airplane Intel Podcast | Aviation Podcast Oct 09, 2018

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This week, what does the 310, Seneca’ and Baron have in common? Don gives us some interesting facts and tips about these popular piston twins. Then, Don takes us on his journey through aviation.

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053 - Tips for buying an Airplane, Piper Arrow Discussion, Cheap Jets + More | Aviation Podcast Sep 11, 2018

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This week Don and I discuss some useful tips for buying an airplane including how to research, what to look for and how to approach the owner. Then we talk about some interesting considerations with Piper Arrows and cool mods for light jets.

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