🎙️ 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. For over 60 years, aviation has been my passion. I s…
Lessons From The Cockpit
by Mark Hasara
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 a cockpit or a debrief room. For our guests this isn't just about sharing; it's a chance to truly be heard, find healing lessons, gain perspective and closure to the sometimes extreme and extraordinary events that have shaped their lives. It's all about the takeaways - the critical thinking nuggets that can shape how we tackle any challenge we face in life. So, buckle up, grab an adult beverage of your choice, and join me as we embark on another episode of the Lessons From The Cockpit Show.
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🎙️ Episode 111 – Operation Rising Lion: Israel's Knockout Blow to Iran! Strap in for the 111th episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit show! I'm Mark Hasara, retired Air Force KC-135 pilot, Weapons School graduate, and the guy who's been obsessed with aviation for over 60 years.
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🎧 Episode 106 – Rewriting the Rules of Marine Airpower
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This episode is unique!
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