In this episode of Flight Tales, we sit down with Greg Trahan—riverboat captain, military veteran, scuba instructor, and now a proud private pilot—to talk about chasing dreams, overcoming setbacks, and flying for the love of it.Greg shares:Growing up in small-town Louisiana and seeing his first flying ad in the 80sWhy his pilot dreams had to wait until adulthood (and how a Discovery Flight changed everything)30 years as a captain on the Mississippi and Gulf Coast, and the wild similarities between boats and planesTraining struggles: balancing a demanding river schedule, family, and learning to fly after 40The hilarious perils of retractable gear (including a real gear-up accident story!)How “shiny object syndrome” led to his own Cessna Cutlass—and what it’s really like to buy, upgrade, and fly your own planeWhy he flies for fun, not for work, and the joy of sharing that journey with his familyPlus: Greg’s candid take on aviation learning curves, what boat driving does and doesn’t teach you about flying, and advice for anyone thinking it’s “too late” to start flight training.Whether you’re a student pilot, seasoned pro, or just love a good Louisiana story, you’ll love this one!Owens Flight Training is a flight school based in Lafayette, Louisiana.www.owensflighttraining.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/owensflighttrainingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/owensflighttraining