Navigating the Financial Skies: Introducing Flight Plan Financial

A New Chapter in Our Journey

In the airline world, there’s an old joke: if you haven’t heard a rumour by top of climb, start one yourself. But let’s not worry about rumours right now. Reflecting on countless cockpit conversations, one topic always seemed to take off—money. Between chat about rosters, hours, and gadgets, finances were a constant, revealing just how differently pilots approach money.

Pilots and Their Financial Attitudes

Aviation is a melting pot of financial mindsets. On one end, you’ve got the ultra-prepared captains, meticulously planning their investments and post-retirement finances. On the other, there are those of us who embrace a "you only live once" philosophy, chasing life’s pleasures—sometimes at the expense of long-term planning.

Fast forward to 2025: during some downtime over the holidays, I found myself drawn to the stock market—the candlesticks, the bulls and bears, the allure of buying low and selling high. Much like navigating a Jeppesen IFR chart as a new aviator, the financial world felt both confusing and captivating. That curiosity planted the seed for a new chapter.

Enter Flight Plan Financial

This year, I’m launching a new podcast segment on our weekly Bryan Air Podcast: Flight Plan Financial. Let me be clear—I’m not a financial advisor. Think of this as a fun exploration of financial concepts tailored for aviators. Together, we’ll uncover insights, spark discussions, and learn as we go.

From young pilots eager to invest their first decent pay check to those rebuilding post-COVID careers, finance is a conversation worth having. This is about making money management relatable and actionable, all through an aviation lens.

Connecting Aviation and Finance

Remember 2012, when Bitcoin started buzzing? Cockpit debates about crypto were legendary—some went all in and came out ahead, while others watched from the sidelines. That intersection of finance and aviation remains as exciting today as it was back then.

In Flight Plan Financial, we’ll explore topics like saving, investing, and building wealth. I’ll share insights and bring you along for the ride, keeping it simple, engaging, and relevant. If you have expertise in finance, I’d love to collaborate and feature your perspectives.

Join the Journey

I’m excited to take off on this financial adventure and can’t wait to share what I discover. Whether you’re new to finance or a seasoned investor, there’s something here for everyone. Thanks for tuning in—let’s see where this flight path leads us.

Catch you on the next one!