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Lessons From The Cockpit

Mark Hasara
Vietnam War
Air Refueling
Air Force
Aviation
Military Aviation
Aviation Art
F-4 Phantom II
Kc-10
Iraq
József Jonas
Iraq Surge
Iran
Mig-21
Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR)
Wade Meyers
Aviation History
Air Mobility Command
Drones
Marine Corps
F-35

The Lessons from the Cockpit Show sits down with standout pilots, dedicated aircrew, skilled maintainers, and passionate aviation buffs from different parts of the world. Our focus is on the lessons drawn from their diverse experiences in military, commercial, and general aviation. You're tuning into firsthand accounts, raw and unfiltered, many stories have never been spoken beyond the confines of... more

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Latest Episodes

🎙️ Episode 119 – When Tankers Collide: A Hard Day for the KC-135 Community.

Welcome to Episode 119 of the Lessons from the Cockpit podcast. I'm your host, Mark Hasara — retired Air Force KC-135 pilot, Weapons Officer, and a veteran of four wars. F... more

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🚨 SECRET MiGs tangling in Area 51?

This is how we learned to win. Realistic training with incredible results on the battlefield!

Welcome to Episode 120 of the Lessons from the Cockpit Show! I'm your host, Mark Hasara—retired Air Force KC-135 Wea... more

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🎙️ Episode #113 – Lessons from the Cockpit Welcome to another mission-ready episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit show! I'm your host Lt. Col. Mark Hasara, retired Air Force KC-135 pilot, Weapons School graduate, and aviation fanatic for over 60 y... more

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🎙️ Episode 112 – How Do You Know When to Stop the Fight? Welcome back to another airpower-packed episode of Lessons from the Cockpit! I'm your host Lt. Col. Mark Hasara, retired KC-135 Weapons Officer and Joint Specialty Officer. For 60 years, I've ... more

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Recent Guests

Rob Zettel
Aviator known as Z-Man, veteran of the Red Eagles MiG program, author of American MiG Pilot
Red Eagles program (USAF)
Episode: Episode #120: Rob "Z-Man" Zettel, the American MiG Pilot
Joe Katuzeinski
Strategist for the Surge and former Operations Support Squadron Commander in Baghdad; fighter pilot background
United States Air Force / Military aviation
Episode: Episode #113: Strategy and Tactics for the Surge with Joe Katuzeinski
József Jonas
Former MiG-21 pilot, Hungarian military academy graduate, later Air Force fighter pilot candidate
United States Air Force (after naturalization)
Episode: Episode #109 – From MiG-21s to the A-10 Hawg: The Incredible Journey of Major Joszph "Boarat" Jonas
Derek Oaks
A-10 pilot,Candy Bomber Foundation member
Candy Bomber Foundation
Episode: Episode #107 – Hercules to Hawgs: Flying Both Ends of the Fight with Col. Derek "Woody" Oaks
Mike Ethridge
Retired Lt Col and former KC-10 pilot
Delta Airlines
Episode: Episode #104: Black Jets and Gucci Birds with Retired Lt Col Mike Ethridge
Colonel Byron "Shrek" Sullivan
An experienced Marine Corps pilot, commander of VMX-1, former F-18 Hornet Pilot and F-35 Pilot.
United States Marine Corps
Episode: Episode #105: Lessons from Marine Corps Aviation with Colonel Byron "Shrek" Sullivan
Byron Sullivan
Colonel, Operational Test Evaluation Squadron, VMX-1
Episode: Episode #106: Lessons from Marine Corps Aviation with Shrek Sullivan and Glibby Gillette
Steve Gillette
Colonel, Mawts-1, the Marine's top gun school
Episode: Episode #106: Lessons from Marine Corps Aviation with Shrek Sullivan and Glibby Gillette
Jamie Newman
Command Chief Master Sergeant and security policeman with extensive experience.
United States Air Force
Episode: Episode #95: AMC Command Chief Jamie Newman: Security Policeman and Ranger!

Host

Mark Hasara
Host of the Lessons From The Cockpit Show, focusing on aviation stories and lessons from pilots and aircrew.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Mark does a great job with his podcast it’s always a delight when a new one pops up!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kyleflem82
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging storytelling and personal insights from guests, noting the enlightening content and unique perspectives on aviation.
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Episode #120: Rob "Z-Man" Zettel, the American MiG Pilot
Q: What was the checkout procedure for flying the MiG-21?
There was no formal two-seat trainer or simulator course; pilots were trained with self-authored Dash-1s, hands-on practice, and close mentoring by IPs, taking roughly a week from arrival to solo flyings, such as a MiG-21 solo after multiple days of checkouts.
Episode #109 – From MiG-21s to the A-10 Hawg: The Incredible Journey of Major Joszph "Boarat" Jonas
Q: How did József Jonas start his journey toward pilot training in America?
He pursued an unusual path, moving from Hungary to the United States, where ongoing programs and advocacy helped him gain American citizenship and access to pilot training, aided by mentors who believed in him and navigated complex bureaucratic barriers.
Lessons with Highest Scoring MiG Ace Chuck DeBellevue
Q: Can you describe your first experiences flying F-4s before going to Southeast Asia?
DeBellevue shares that he was trained on F-4s and became engaged just before his orders sent him to combat, where he flew many missions.
Lessons with Highest Scoring MiG Ace Chuck DeBellevue
Q: What is your aviation story? How did you become interested in becoming an aviator in the United States Air Force?
DeBellevue explains he was not interested in Boy Scouts but joined the Civil Air Patrol in high school, which sparked his interest in flying.
Episode #95: AMC Command Chief Jamie Newman: Security Policeman and Ranger!
Q: What are the lessons learned you'd tell your airman self looking back?
Be better on your worst day; don't take anything for granted; and remember it's not about you.

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1. Rob Zettel
2. Joe Katuzeinski
3. József Jonas
4. Derek Oaks
5. Mike Ethridge
6. Colonel Byron "Shrek" Sullivan
7. Byron Sullivan
8. Steve Gillette

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