STOL Invitational Returns to the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo!
The SUN ‘n FUN, STOL Invitational is just one of the exciting lineups to perform in the annual Sunset Aerial Circus, that will deliver amazing Short Takeoff & Landings, and breathtaking aero sport performances to eager aviation enthusiasts. STOL Chairman, Anitra Goddard says she is honored to play a part in bringing the fastest-growing Aero Sport in General Aviation back to the Expo.
STOL fans, celebrity announcers, and some of the most well-known & skilled STOL pilots in the industry are traveling from as far away as Alaska, Canada, and the Western United States and will converge on the SUN ‘n FUN campus to showcase their remarkable capabilities of taking off and spot-landing within impressively short distances.
These accomplished pilots have gained recognition throughout the industry for their backcountry flying adventures and participation in notable competitions, such as the Valdez STOL Competition, National STOL Series and STOL Drag Races; some have even been featured on the Straight Level TV Series.
STOL, an acronym for Short Take Off & Landing, is undeniably taking off with STOL planes gracing the covers of nearly every GA publication in the market today.
We look forward to welcoming general aviation enthusiasts, and STOL Fans to this celebration of flight at the Sunset Aerial Circus, STOL Invitational. Join us for an unforgettable experience, we look forward to seeing you there!
Event Details: STOL Invitational
- Dates: Tuesday/Thursday/Friday the week of the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Location: Grass Strip 8/26 at Paradise City
STOL Pilot Line-Up
| #46 | Warren Grobbelaar | 1955 Cessna 180 |
| #00 | Jeff Pohl “Dirty Bird” | 1955 Cessna 170B |
| #7 | Joel Dopston “Moxie” | 1956 Cessna 172 Taildragger |
| #17 | Jerry Clemens | 2008 Aviat Husky A-1C |
| #50 | Keith Lange “Lone Wolf STOL” | 1956 Piper Super Cub |
| #17 | Rick Ness “Yooper Cub” | 2015 Nick Smith Exp Cub |
| #61 | Doug Jackson | 2018 Badlands Traveler |
| #55 | Levi Nougess | 2007 Sleptcev Storch SS4 |
| #32 | Sheldon Heatherington “Red Bird” | Zenith 750 |
| #40 | Pat McInteer | 2006 Rans S7 |
| #11 | Kerley “Grasshopper” | 2016 Just Aircraft Highlander |
| #9 | Dan “Lawn Dart” Reynolds | 1983 Chinook |
| #26 | Kris Griewahn | Just Aircraft SuperSTOL |
| #62 | Austin “The Dog” Clemen | 2011 Aviat Husky A-1C |
Photo Credit: Omar Barrera
Pilot Meet & Greet & Forums:
Join us for a Pilot Meet & Greet at the STOL Pits located in the Bushwheel Basecamp, where enthusiasts can interact with the pilots and admire these remarkable aircraft up close. Pilots will distribute stickers, posters, and other goodies!
Be sure to check the forums schedule and attend the STOL Forums Tent located in the Bushwheel Basecamp to discover everything you want to know about backcountry flying and STOL from highly experienced pilots.
Additionally, the Bushwheel Basecamp and the STOL Pits will be open to the public throughout the week; be sure to drop in, and you might catch your favorite STOL pilot tinkering with their airplane!
The forums schedule will be available on the official SUN ‘n FUN website: Forums Schedule.
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