How I Placed 1st at the National STOL Competition! + Held the Kitfox SOLO in 70mph Winds...

[@seafuryphil]

Awesome, so glad to see you flying regularly again and having so much fun doing it . Congratulations on your first competition and 1st place 🏆🛫🛬

[@JonasMarcinko]

Thanks! its the best :)

[@WatchmanForthePeople]

Great work Jonas! Hats off to all helpers! STOL and Pilots are a Great Group of People, so glad to be a part of it! 🤟🤟🤟

[@JonasMarcinko]

Couldn't agree more!

[@challenger2ultralightadventure]

1st Place on your 1st competition! Congratulations bro! That is amazing. Cheers from Winnipeg.

[@shaggydogsales]

You worked your butt off to get that plane ready, well-deserved kudos! A labor of love

[@biplaneflights]

CONGRATULATIONS Jonas on 1st place in your class! So good to see you thanking the people that helped you too - in the preparation of the aircraft and when holding the aircraft during the windstorm. Fantastic people.

[@JonasMarcinko]

Absolutely!!

[@pvesely299]

Way to go! Congratulations Jonas!

[@JonasMarcinko]

Thanks! :)

[@rizzywizzy]

Jonas, many congratulations to you. I just watched the video of the competition. That was pretty close. Wow! And how cool is that you just finished changing the prop and putting the VGs on it and win the competition.

[@JonasMarcinko]

it was so close! Thanks : )

[@thefreshies]

Congrats! That guy landing in that windstorm was nuts.

[@JonasMarcinko]

Captain Rabbit!

[@Clif_Brown]

Congratulations Jonas! Awesome flying!

[@danaskubic2145]

Great job, congratulations and thank you for sharing this.

[@JonasMarcinko]

Thanks for watching!

[@MarekMarcinko21]

Congrats! Its fun to watch you crazy guys :) Cheers form Slovakia.

[@JonasMarcinko]

Hey thanks! Maybe we are related!? Slovakia is where my fathers parents are from.

[@gregwatruba4541]

My peoples came from Czech Republic, maybe we kin. ​@JonasMarcinko

[@k6lsn]

Good job Jonas and everyone that helped. ✌️ Wheelchair John in Idaho

[@JonasMarcinko]

Thanks John! :)

[@petercrowhurst]

congrats mate well played , looks like you had fun . well done

[@JonasMarcinko]

it was a blast!

[@HomesickforAlaska]

What a GREAT performance 🎉 I think skill combined with CRAZY helps a lot 😁

[@JonasMarcinko]

you might be right! LOL

[@BornInOz]

Congrats, Jonas, tremendous flying!

[@JonasMarcinko]

Thanks mate!

[@Huckflys]

Congratulations! What an awesome accomplishment!

[@lohikarhu734]

Well, damn! Great job, and thanks are due to the folks who selflessly helped you get the Fox in shape! Not to forget the support of " the home team"!

[@johnfitzpatrick2469]

That's great flying, Jonas. Winner of the STOL comp. Better carry a tie down bag for strong wind. 🌏🇦🇺

[@JonasMarcinko]

Tie downs and a spare truck lol :)

[@cadetw46]

Congratulations! I was cheering for you the whole competition! You earned the win by hard work well done.

[@JonasMarcinko]

Thank you so much!

[@Goody2414]

Dude , that’s sick! And to do it the way you do with hard work is so satisfying. Good job Jonas

[@JonasMarcinko]

right! it felt so good :)

[@luke_atthat]

Great video ! So intense ! We feel your emotions and stress like we were in the plane with you ! Congratulations !

[@JohnnyFaber]

That was so badass!!! Congratulations! Was stoked to see one of my favorite pilots kill it in a STOL comp!!!

[@JoshuaPainter-rw8jw]

So Awesome! So exciting! Life's an adventure!

[@LuMaxQFPV]

Congrats, Jonas!! This is fantastic. Fun to ride along during it, and the winds, and everything. wow.

[@JonasMarcinko]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joelmoore9697]

Awesome video, Congratulations.

[@flyul1]

Awesome Congratulations on 1st! Thank you for sharing.

[@elbandito14]

Beast mode…well done, Jonas!

[@JonasMarcinko]

lol. I do get a bit competitive!

[@WayneMeador]

Bro, you’re so much fun to watch! Love the real energy you exude… All those years of making mistakes paying off!! 🙌🏽🔥

[@carlhendricks349]

Congratulation! I can't wait to see you grow in this area. Keep it up and be safe.

[@JonasMarcinko]

Thank you!

[@jakematijczyk6905]

That was so greatest .best stol weekend ever thanks for letting me pit crew for you. It was fun

[@JonasMarcinko]

Best Pit Crew ever!! we did IT!

[@robertcorbin2749]

Congratulations Jonas! Let’s go!

[@JonasMarcinko]

Thanks mate!

[@dr.dansgarage]

Congratulations! Great exhibition of skill.

[@JonasMarcinko]

Thank you !

[@tomcoryell]

Well done Jonas! I’m glad you didn’t lose the plane to one of our ridiculous Wyoming wind storms.

[@JonasMarcinko]

one of the most wildest moments of my life!

[@HappyTrailsToYou]

Congratulations to you Jonas. You are the best.

[@mikedimaio1237]

I remember when the Kitfox came out, what an impressive plane to still be that good, congrats on the win, you deserve it.

[@greggkoeppen6276]

That was great to watch you win that 👍

[@JMC9837]

Great job brother that was impressive, that wind came through eastern Wyoming that day watched so much dirt blow away it was crazy. Was glad my 182d wasn't tied down outside!!

[@JonasMarcinko]

Thanks 👍yeah you are lucky!

[@Jd-iv4fu]

Welcome to Wyoming. Those winds will get ya everytime. Got my license flying around northern Colorado and Wyoming. They sneak up on ya everytime. Great job on the competition.

[@badlandaircraft9504]

Realest dude around! So cool man, I love it!!!!!

[@skydiver6711]

Congratulations Jona and family. So good to see you flying again and with a KitFox.

[@barrysimmons5489]

OH WOW!.!.! Congratulations Jonas! That's outstanding. Like the tailwheel.... 👍🤎🇺🇲

[@JonasMarcinko]

Thanks 👍

[@digitaljustin92]

Congratulations Jonas! Well earned.

[@JonasMarcinko]

Thank you!

[@DonSanders]

Congratulations Jonas!

[@BankAngleCheck]

King of completing side missions 😄 very cool!

[@JonasMarcinko]

Thanks 😁

[@nathankesler8974]

So stoked you back flying your own plane!!!

[@JonasMarcinko]

Me too!

[@TheeAthis]

That 2nd place guy was so salty LMAO!!! CONGRATS BROTHER!! WELL DESERVED!!!

[@jcwilcox6210]

One word comes to mind....... Awesome!

[@dougww1ectebow]

Strong work! Congratulations!

[@JonasMarcinko]

Cheers!

[@markwebb8013]

Congrats,Great Video.

[@richardturner6278]

Great job dude! Love the tail wheel mod. Do what u gotta do man. 1st place, 1st competition, can't do any better.

[@JonasMarcinko]

yes sir!!

[@carmentate37]

That was amazing! Congratulations to your win!

[@JonasMarcinko]

Cheers!

[@patrickheavirland3599]

Good morning from Minnesota! Congratulations!! Fun stuff!!

[@mehdidalvand2735]

Congrats Jonas 👏👏👏

[@JonasMarcinko]

ThankS ! :)

[@EverydayWorkshop]

1st place awesome, 1st competition awesome. You should be very proud of your hard work and skill Jonas. Love your editing made a very entertaining and enjoyable watch. 🙂👍

[@markdixon215]

Congrats Jonas, well done. Cheers from NZ

[@JonasMarcinko]

Thanks 👍

[@MaxSupercars]

Congrats from Europe, Slovakia! 😊

[@JonasMarcinko]

I’m slovak too! Hi!

[@Albis-ws8fh]

Jonas, with sincere wishes from Lithuania, congratulations!

[@xasanmexilli]

Congratulation from Albania! Well Done! Well Deserved!!!

[@JonasMarcinko]

Wow Albania! amazing. thanks!

[@Richardcecker]

Congrads Buddy! Well Done!!

[@mikaelreichel3759]

Congrats. Very happy for you. You had it coming!

[@RADThird1]

So Epic! Neat that Sylvija, Ava and your in-laws were able to watch it live as well. Steve H. was a big help there. Oh, and now I know why Trent really decided to sell Freedom Fox ;0)

[@JonasMarcinko]

National Stol does a great job broadcasting live!

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

Awesome. Stay safe. Hopefully I’ll see you next year with the STOLish Clipper 😎👊

[@JonasMarcinko]

whoop! that is going to be sweet!

[@QSonex]

Congratulations Jonas! I always knew you were a great STOL pilot.

[@jeffoneill3429]

Nailed it Jonas! Super fun video. Extra shout out to the editor.

[@hike2bhuman110]

Exciting! I was on the edge of my seat! Congrats!

[@JonasMarcinko]

yes, that's what i like to hear! thanks!

[@lmenascojr]

You guys are nuts! The best kind!

[@42Stef42]

Congratulations 🎉

[@johndean2925]

Really good to see you back flying and doing so well!!! Your really need to get your CFI, hold tailwheel clinics and sign off endorsements!!!

[@JonasMarcinko]

I know, I really need to! I just need more time in the day!

[@johndean2925]

@@JonasMarcinko Okay...I get the time issue!!! As someone as old as your Dad I can tell you that if you wait till the right time you will be too late :>). You are blessed with a tremendous gift and unbelievable talent!!! Teaching tailwheel and backcountry flying allows you to fly, make safe, competent and proficient pilots and you will be surprised how many folks will be scheduling instruction from you! Your love of aviation pushed me into getting my PPL and finding the time 5 years ago!!! When given such gifts you need to share that talent with others...and charge for your time!!! I would fly up to you for 10 hours of dual and my bet is so would a lot of other folks!!! Thank you for the awesome videos!

[@chrisjamison376]

Congratulations Jonas, I know the nervous feeling in my first competition. Swamp STOL a couple of years ago!! 👍

[@frankpuleo2009]

Congratulations Jonas absolutely nuts for your first event!

[@Stefon02554]

i love the harelip you make on your face when you drop the flaps haha maximum concentration.

[@JonasMarcinko]

lol true!

[@joevenuti1201]

Congratulations! That was amazing and a lot of fun to watch. Great job

[@mikeprodanov6765]

Congrats... so exciting to watch!

[@JonasMarcinko]

thanks! glad you enjoyed it :)

[@haroldrushton6735]

Congrats Jonas!!! Great job. 👍

[@JonasMarcinko]

Whoop! thanks :)

[@davidlangford3841]

Congratulations from New Zealand. Great video.

[@JonasMarcinko]

Thanks! I lived in Wanaka every winter back in 2006-2008 Some of the best memories! I love NZ

[@rcaviatormodeler]

Big congratulations Jonas to your first place in first competition 😊 ... Your plane and your skills are awesome 🛩️

[@SuperAero]

Great to see you come out to the show Jonas! Can't wait to see you at the next one!

[@MsRandiCook]

Congratulations ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@toodie-em2mp]

Congrats Jonas!!! Great flying in a new ship too.....outstanding!!! Proud of you. Toodie

[@burnin240sx]

Such awesome sportsman ship! ❤🎉

[@gliderpilot8882]

You're the man! Congratulations !

[@JonasMarcinko]

oh thanks mate!!

[@williamherring9856]

congratulations and great flying brother!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Congrats! That was very cool!

[@johansteyn59]

It's really good to see you and family back!🎉

[@JonasMarcinko]

Thank you!! 😊

[@Komfortonset]

Great editing, so much suspense

[@JonasMarcinko]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@1hornet1]

Good for you brother. Great job. I am happy for ya.

[@TeemarkConvair]

!! well,, DAMN!!! Way To GO0000000

[@JonasMarcinko]

yeehaw!! :)

[@pixelpeter3883]

Congratz Jonas, that looked fantastic. So glad you were able to hold on to your Kitfox! ;-)

[@bbcesnik]

Fantastic! Congrats!

[@fredstork]

That was awesome! Congratulations to the first place a truly great video!

[@ronhott]

Well done, Jonas. Awesome score for a 9,000 ft DA. :)

[@JonasMarcinko]

thanks! kinda crazy to think about.

[@inspiredartphotos]

Awesome job flying. I can just imagine the ride in a 600 pound Kitfox in those turbulent and windy conditions.

[@jrs9144]

Glad to see you in a KitFox again. You are a perfect match for it. It's cool to see your low-buck plane beat more expensive craft. Does your aircraft have the KitFox STOL wings?. Now you need a plane with a back seat for the baby.

[@JonasMarcinko]

Right! nope they are the stock kitfox 4 wing. And we totally agree on a plane for the family!

[@michaelspunich7273]

Dang!, A new Kitfox and the videos are fire!

[@Lithonion1]

Congratulations on your win!!!!

[@John-N797]

Jonas is one of those guys! He is just a champ in everything he does!

[@two-strokesmoke7289]

Excellent flying!!!!! (one with the machine)😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@JonasMarcinko]

Thanks 👍it was wild!

[@josephf376]

Awesome job. I hope to be there one day my friend. Keep up the great work and content!

[@joneis1]

Amazing job. Jonas! Aviation is so cool!!

[@benedicto.050]

Awesome Jonas!!! ❤