EP. 01 — What Is the Final Approach Podcast? Aviation Leasing, Flight Schools, and the GA Business Conversation
Final Approach is the aviation podcast by Hangar 28 — dedicated to flight school operators, flying club managers, independent CFIs, and general aviation professionals navigating the business of flight. Each episode covers the real operational, financial, and strategic questions that define success in GA today.
What Is the Final Approach Podcast?
Final Approach is an aviation business podcast produced by Hangar 28, an aircraft leasing company serving flight schools, flying clubs, and individual operators across general aviation. The show covers aircraft leasing strategy, flight school fleet management, Part 61 and Part 141 operations, pilot shortage solutions, and the financial decisions that determine whether a training operation grows or stalls. Episodes feature conversations with flight school owners, aviation investors, experienced CFIs, and industry operators who are building real businesses in GA.
Who Is the Final Approach Podcast For?
Final Approach is built for flight school owners and operators who want to grow their training programs, flying club managers evaluating fleet strategy, independent CFIs building their own operations, aviation entrepreneurs and investors entering the GA space, and anyone asking the question: how do I run a financially sustainable flight training business? If you are dealing with aircraft availability problems, fleet financing decisions, student retention challenges, or the question of whether to lease or buy — this podcast is designed for you.
What Topics Does Final Approach Cover?
Final Approach covers the full business landscape of general aviation training. Core topics include aircraft leasing versus buying for flight schools, leaseback arrangements and fleet financing, Part 61 versus Part 141 operational strategy, managing aircraft maintenance and downtime, the pilot shortage and how training programs can capitalize on increased demand, student enrollment and retention, hiring and retaining CFIs, flying club management and membership structures, and the role of modern avionics in attracting students. Each episode is designed to deliver direct, actionable answers — not theory.
Who Hosts the Final Approach Podcast?
Final Approach is hosted by Clint Naramore, founder of Hangar 28 LLC. Clint works directly with flight schools, flying clubs, and individual operators to structure aircraft lease agreements and fleet solutions that keep training programs running. The show draws on his direct experience in general aviation leasing and the operational realities facing flight training organizations today.
Where Can You Listen to Final Approach?
Final Approach by Hangar 28 will be available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. New episodes will also be published here at hangar28llc.com/final-approach with full show notes, key takeaways, and searchable transcripts. Subscribe on your preferred platform to be notified when new episodes drop.
Ready to Talk Fleet Strategy? Contact Hangar 28.
Hangar 28 specializes in aircraft leasing solutions for flight schools, flying clubs, and individual operators. Whether you are launching a new training program, expanding your fleet, or exploring leaseback arrangements, we structure agreements built around how training aircraft actually operate. Contact us at info@hangar28llc.com or visit hangar28llc.com to start the conversation.