Meet Mitchell Walsh—a political science grad who traded campaign trails for taxiways! In this candid and humorous episode, Mitchell shares how a spontaneous discovery flight sparked his passion for aviation and launched a winding career journey from front-desk weekends to airport management at Saint Landry Parish Airport.From polishing vintage planes in hangars, hustling odd aviation jobs, to dreaming of seaplane runways in Opelousas, Mitchell talks about the highs, the struggles of earning his pilot certificates, and the colorful characters who shaped his path.Whether you’re an aspiring pilot, an aviation junkie, or just love a good story of chasing your dreams in unexpected places, this episode will leave you inspired—and laughing.Highlights include:Mitchell’s first discovery flight and roller-coaster maneuversWorking random aviation gigs (sometimes by just walking up and asking!)Managing Saint Landry Parish Airport and future plans for expansionAviation vs. sailing communitiesFamily stories—from yacht clubs to California yoga studiosHop in and hear how a phone call changed Mitchell’s life—and why sometimes, “the long way around” leads you right where you’re meant to be.Owens Flight Training is a flight school based in Lafayette, Louisiana.www.owensflighttraining.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/owensflighttrainingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/owensflighttraining