Step onto the grass strip and into the cockpit with Shannon Elliott—better known as “Mr. Rockin’ on the Runway!” In this episode of Flight Tales, we dive deep into Shannon’s lifelong passion for aviation, from his first flight lessons to building a legendary fleet of vintage warbirds, hosting epic airshows, and creating one of the most unique private runways in Louisiana.What you’ll hear in this episode:How Shannon got hooked on flying and started collecting classic planesThe wild story behind “Rockin’ on the Runway”—the annual aviation party that draws thousandsWhat it’s really like to own and operate a grass strip at homeTales of restoring military jeeps, hosting legendary skywriting events, and flying everything from Bonanzas to P-51 MustangsReal talk about pilot training, old-school instruction, and what makes grassroots aviation specialThe joy of introducing kids and families to the magic of flightWhether you’re a pilot, an aviation fan, or just love a great Louisiana story, this episode is for you.✈️ Don’t forget to subscribe for more true stories from the world of flight!👇 Tell us your favorite moment or share your own flight tale in the comments!Owens Flight Training is a flight school based in Lafayette, Louisiana.www.owensflighttraining.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/owensflighttrainingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/owensflighttraining