E364: Stepping up with Jason Rhode and why he loves the Citation CJ3+

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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 what the pro ownership program actually looks like from the inside, how Textron connected him with the right mentor pilots and Flight Safety simulator training, and why the M2-to-jet transition is far less intimidating than the insurance market wants you to believe.

In this episode:

• Why owning a plane extended Jason's career as a CEO by four to five years
• How Textron's pro ownership program handles maintenance tracking, mentor pilots, and service center coordination
• The CJ3+ acquisition story: buying a plane that had been in a ditch, flying it to 45,000 feet before the seller had
• Finding the right insurance underwriter for jet transitions (and why your broker matters more than you think)
• Pilot and Paws missions, concert chasing in the Citation, and the lifestyle that makes it all worth it

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