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 :)

[@challenger2ultralightadventure]

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

[@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!

[@pvesely299]

Way to go! Congratulations Jonas!

[@JonasMarcinko]

Thanks! :)

[@thefreshies]

Congrats! That guy landing in that windstorm was nuts.

[@JonasMarcinko]

Captain Rabbit!

[@flyul1]

Awesome Congratulations on 1st! Thank you for sharing.

[@TheeAthis]

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

[@BornInOz]

Congrats, Jonas, tremendous flying!

[@JonasMarcinko]

Thanks mate!

[@badlandaircraft9504]

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

[@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!!

[@petercrowhurst]

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

[@JonasMarcinko]

it was a blast!

[@Clif_Brown]

Congratulations Jonas! Awesome flying!

[@elbandito14]

Beast mode…well done, Jonas!

[@JonasMarcinko]

lol. I do get a bit competitive!

[@k6lsn]

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

[@JonasMarcinko]

Thanks John! :)

[@joelmoore9697]

Awesome video, Congratulations.

[@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 :)

[@dr.dansgarage]

Congratulations! Great exhibition of skill.

[@JonasMarcinko]

Thank you !

[@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 : )

[@HomesickforAlaska]

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

[@JonasMarcinko]

you might be right! LOL

[@Huckflys]

Congratulations! What an awesome accomplishment!

[@shaggydogsales]

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

[@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"!

[@MarekM-x3q]

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

[@danaskubic2145]

Great job, congratulations and thank you for sharing this.

[@JonasMarcinko]

Thanks for watching!

[@JoshuaPainter-rw8jw]

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

[@Blaircraft.Engines]

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

[@JonasMarcinko]

whoop! that is going to be sweet!

[@Richardcecker]

Congrads Buddy! Well Done!!

[@robertcorbin2749]

Congratulations Jonas! Let’s go!

[@JonasMarcinko]

Thanks mate!

[@dougww1ectebow]

Strong work! Congratulations!

[@JonasMarcinko]

Cheers!

[@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!

[@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!

[@ronhott]

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

[@JonasMarcinko]

thanks! kinda crazy to think about.

[@DonSanders]

Congratulations Jonas!

[@luke_atthat]

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

[@patrickheavirland3599]

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

[@greggkoeppen6276]

That was great to watch you win that 👍

[@barrysimmons5489]

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

[@JonasMarcinko]

Thanks 👍

[@Stefon02554]

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

[@JonasMarcinko]

lol true!

[@markwebb8013]

Congrats,Great Video.

[@digitaljustin92]

Congratulations Jonas! Well earned.

[@JonasMarcinko]

Thank you!

[@carlhendricks349]

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

[@JonasMarcinko]

Thank you!

[@HappyTrailsToYou]

Congratulations to you Jonas. You are the best.

[@cadetw46]

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

[@JonasMarcinko]

Thank you so much!

[@jcwilcox6210]

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

[@Albis-ws8fh]

Jonas, with sincere wishes from Lithuania, congratulations!

[@nathankesler8974]

So stoked you back flying your own plane!!!

[@JonasMarcinko]

Me too!

[@two-strokesmoke7289]

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

[@JonasMarcinko]

Thanks 👍it was wild!

[@BankAngleCheck]

King of completing side missions 😄 very cool!

[@JonasMarcinko]

Thanks 😁

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

Congrats! That was very cool!

[@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!

[@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 :)

[@JohnnyFaber]

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

[@Komfortonset]

Great editing, so much suspense

[@JonasMarcinko]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SuperAero]

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

[@WayneMeador]

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

[@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.

[@chrisjamison376]

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

[@LuMaxQFPV]

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

[@JonasMarcinko]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@1hornet1]

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

[@MaxSupercars]

Congrats from Europe, Slovakia! 😊

[@JonasMarcinko]

I’m slovak too! Hi!

[@mehdidalvand2735]

Congrats Jonas 👏👏👏

[@JonasMarcinko]

ThankS ! :)

[@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!

[@MsRandiCook]

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

[@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!!

[@markdixon215]

Congrats Jonas, well done. Cheers from NZ

[@JonasMarcinko]

Thanks 👍

[@xasanmexilli]

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

[@JonasMarcinko]

Wow Albania! amazing. thanks!

[@lmenascojr]

You guys are nuts! The best kind!

[@skydiver6711]

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

[@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!

[@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. 🙂👍

[@42Stef42]

Congratulations 🎉

[@joneis1]

Amazing job. Jonas! Aviation is so cool!!

[@carmentate37]

That was amazing! Congratulations to your win!

[@JonasMarcinko]

Cheers!

[@jeffoneill3429]

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

[@burnin240sx]

Such awesome sportsman ship! ❤🎉

[@mikeprodanov6765]

Congrats... so exciting to watch!

[@JonasMarcinko]

thanks! glad you enjoyed it :)

[@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

[@haroldrushton6735]

Congrats Jonas!!! Great job. 👍

[@JonasMarcinko]

Whoop! thanks :)

[@murdoch9106]

Just get helicopters already guys, what are you doing! 🤣 Okej, I jest, awesome performance there Jonas! 😁

[@frankpuleo2009]

Congratulations Jonas absolutely nuts for your first event!

[@benedicto.050]

Awesome Jonas!!! ❤

[@ricandes]

Right on Jonae.

[@rickholman3182]

Great Job!!!

[@michaelspunich7273]

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

[@williamherring9856]

congratulations and great flying brother!

[@BryanNichols]

Good Job Jonas!

[@joevenuti1201]

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

[@JohnSimonMe]

Some skill, I'm thinking it was the jeans to shorts that give you the edge, buddy 😀

[@JonasMarcinko]

I think so too

[@inspiredartphotos]

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

[@mikaelreichel3759]

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

[@bbcesnik]

Fantastic! Congrats!

[@hike2bhuman110]

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

[@JonasMarcinko]

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

[@gliderpilot8882]

You're the man! Congratulations !

[@JonasMarcinko]

oh thanks mate!!

[@mikedimaio1237]

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

[@lohikarhu734]

Jonas, I wonder if you could put a motorcycle shock absorber on the tail wheel, to eliminate the bounce... Indeed, if you don't need the weight of all that steel, possibly use a motorcycle coil-over shock for the spring action, and redo the assembly in aluminum, with the pivot right at the forward mounting point. Or, getting a bit goofy; if you used an air shock on the tail wheel, you could have it "retractable" just by bleeding air, so it might give you some advantage on transit flights, and give you adjustable tail wheel height by adding air with a portable pump...if you have a vacuum source available, you could run a double acting air cylinder with a "shock absorber" action by having an adjustable bleed on one side of the cylinder, so that it's using air as the "working fluid"...or... Might be worth it to manufacture some stowable wheel spats to reduce the drag on the tires for transit flights, and take them off for"river running" or any other rough terrain use...if you designed them well, you could probably make them "stackable" to stick them somewhere out of the way when you get to, or near, your rough area destination. So, just throwing around a few ideas... (You-all on the channel, with tons of experience, please just ignore the goofiest stuff, no 🔥, since I'm in hospital, and don't have my Nomex suit with me!)

[@TeemarkConvair]

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

[@JonasMarcinko]

yeehaw!! :)

[@chrisbjohannsen]

So RAD Jonas! Congratulations!

[@garygolden5262]

Yeeehaaawww congratulations. That was awesome.

[@JonasMarcinko]

Thanks so much!!

[@pmNCC-1701]

Nicely done... it is official... You are back... Sweet... =)

[@JonasMarcinko]

yeah buddy! :)