{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":300,"width":600,"title":"Episode #109 \u2013 From MiG-21s to the A-10 Hawg: The Incredible Journey of Major Joszph \u201cBoarat\u201d Jonas","description":"\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f EPISODE 109 \u2013 From MiG-21 to A-10 Hawg: The Incredible Journey of Lt Col Joszph \u201cBoarat\u201d Jonas Welcome back to Lessons from the Cockpit, the show that brings you stories and lessons learned from aviators who've been there, done that, and brought the jet home. I\u2019m Mark Hasara\u2014KC-135 instructor pilot, Air Force Weapons School grad, author of Tanker Pilot, and your host for Episode 109. This one\u2019s going to hit you right between the afterburners. \u2708\ufe0f From Opposing Forces to Brothers-in-Arms My guest is Cliff Wilson, an Air Force C-141 Starlifter driver and UPT instructor in both the T-37 Tweet and T-6 Texan II. Cliff has a powerful lesson on facing failure head-on\u2014and how his faith changed his perspective and helped him turn setbacks into comebacks. But here's where the story really takes off! Cliff tells us about his friend\u2014Lt Col J\u00f3zsef \u201cBoarat\u201d Jonas, a Hungarian-born pilot who trained to fight against us in a MiG-21 Fishbed during the Cold War.  And now? He flies the A-10 Warthog for the United States Air Force! Let that sink in. This guy served as a US Army CH-47 Chinook Crew Chief in Iraq, then fought his way through the system to earn his USAF pilot wings. Despite every door being slammed in his face, a few bold leaders gave him the shot at Air Force Silver Wings on his chest. Now he\u2019s tearing it up in the Hawg. Lt Col Jonas has many titles now... including A-10 Instructor Pilot of the Year! This is a story of redemption, grit, and brotherhood\u2014the kind of story that reminds you why we do what we do. \ud83d\udeeb Fuel the Fight \u2013 Join the All Ranks Club on Patreon Want to hear more stories like this? Help us keep the Lessons from the Cockpit show in the air. Join the All Ranks Club on Patreon and get mission-ready extras: \ud83c\udfa7 Private Zoom calls\u2014talk tactics, leadership, or your favorite aircraft \ud83c\udf7b Virtual Bar Nights with aircrew and fans \u2753 Group Q&As\u2014ask me anything about aviation, war stories, or life on the flight line \u2708\ufe0f A 10-pack of exclusive 7-inch aircraft vinyl stickers... dishwasher safe! \ud83e\ude99 Early access to our All Ranks Challenge Coin design team \ud83c\udfaf Join here \u27a1\ufe0f Patreon \u2013 All Ranks Club \ud83c\udf81 Or gift a membership \u27a1\ufe0f Give the Gift of Flight \ud83c\udfa8 Wall Pilot \u2013 Aviation Art You Can Stick Anywhere Take your favorite jet from the ramp to the wall. Wall Pilot prints stunning, highly detailed vinyl art of legendary aircraft\u2014from P-51 Mustangs to F-22 Raptors\u2014on peel-and-stick vinyl, 4 to 8 feet long. Use them in your office, hangar, classroom, or man cave. Over 158 ready-to-print profiles Custom orders with your name on the canopy rail available Dishwasher-safe aircraft sticker packs included with Patreon support \ud83d\uded2 Shop now \u27a1\ufe0f WallPilot.com\/shop \u270d\ufe0f Custom jet? \u27a1\ufe0f Design Your Dream Aircraft Every order helps support the podcast. \ud83d\udcb8 Want to Drop Fuel in the Tank? Contribute directly to the show via Venmo: \ud83d\udcb0 Venmo \u2013 @Mark-Hasara Whether it\u2019s $5 or $50, every bit helps keep the flight deck manned and the gear turning. \ud83d\udcf1 Follow Me on Social Media  YouTube \u2013 @markhasara \ud83d\udcf8 Instagram \u2013 @markhasara \ud83c\udfb5 TikTok \u2013 @markhasara \ud83d\udfe6 Facebook \u2013 Mark Hasara Subscribe. Like. Share. Help us grow the formation. This episode proves one thing: It doesn\u2019t matter where you start\u2014it matters who\u2019s willing to fight beside you. Until next time\u2026 Nobody Kicks Ass Without Tanker Gas... NOBODY! ","author_name":"Lessons From The Cockpit","author_url":"https:\/\/lessonsfromthecockpit.show\/","html":"