| Name | Race Number | Aircraft | Tail Number | Color | Team Name | Team Website | Aircraft Engine | Aircraft Gross Weight | Aircraft Empty Weight | Aircraft Tires | Aircraft Performance Mods | Aircraft Other Mods | Sponsors | Hometown | Instagram | Bio |
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| Dan Reynolds | 9 | 1983 Chinook Valdez Special | C-IEPY | Green on white | | | Rotax 670 | 1050 | 540 | 26 inch Airstreaks | Slats & VGs | Too many to list | | Dawson | | Bush pilot all my life flying Super Cubs and Cessna 185. This plane is a highly modified 1983 Chinook WT 11. I designed and built all the modifications with the exception of the slats ( Carbon Concept) I have logged over 6,000 hrs on the 4 Chinooks I own. Going to the Valdez STOL in Alaska inspired me to modify and build this aircraft., hence the name of this model. I have two of the "Valdez Special "that are flying and another one all framed up. |
| Hal Stockman | 03 | 2024 Badlands Traveler | N5010DH | Gray with Orange | Lawnmower IV | | Rotax 916IS | 1500 | | | Turbo Charged, Fuel Injected, Cato Prop | | | Elko NV | | |
| Justin Meaders | 34 | 2016 Just Aircraft Superstol | N34XE | Red/Black | Limitless Air Racing | | Yamaha Sidewinder 300+ | 1350 | 800 | 29” ABW | Yamaha Sidewinder and 92” 4 bladed prop | | Hypersports, Mcfarlane Aviation, Ladd Gardner Aviation Insurance, Budde Air Racing | Mineral Wells TX | https://instagram.com/limitless_air_racing?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== | Aviation lover. 3 time International Formula One or Racing National Champion. |
| Keith Lange | 50 | 1956 Piper Super Cub | N5769D | Black/Red | Lone Wolf STOL | | O-320 Lycoming | 1750 | 984 | 26 Airstreaks | Acme shocks, Slats and Memory foam seat cushion | | Acme Aero, Best Aviation, Badlands STOL, Sensenich, STOL Mate and Back Country Super Cubs | Wasilla AK | https://www.instagram.com/lonewolfstol/ | I'm Keith Lange, an Alaskan resident and Wildlife Biologist. As the steward of our wildlife control business, my days are dedicated to managing the delicate balance between nature and human spaces. My free time is spent flying the beautiful backcountry of Alaska.
My love affair with aircraft began at an early age, soaring alongside my father since I was just five years old. With a lifetime of aviation experience under my belt, I've proudly owned and flown 27 different aircraft and explored the skies in over 82 unique planes. Yet, throughout this journey, my heart has always gravitated toward the timeless simplicity of the Piper Cub series – from the iconic J-3s to the versatile Pa-11s, 12s and 18s.
Amongst my “pack” of aircrafts is a certified Pa-18-160 Super Cub stationed in Wasilla, Alaska that heads up our wildlife business. This Super Cub is more than a plane; it's a vital partner in our wildlife management endeavors. Navigating to remote job sites where human intervention is essential, this aircraft allows me to respond to unique wildlife challenges.
This year marked a significant milestone as I fulfilled a lifelong dream. After years of observing the Valdez, Alaska STOL competitions from the sidelines, I finally had the chance to participate. My winning experience at Valdez in the Pa-18-160 Super Cub led me to participate in the 2023 National STOL season in the “Lower 48.” |
| Steve Henry | 44 | 2022 Just Aircraft Wild West Aircraft Highlander XL | N864SC | Yellow with blue trim ~ Number 44 | Wild West Aircraft | | Yamaha 998T Sidewinder 300HP | 1320 | 820 | Carlisle 22.5 X 10–8 tires | WWA Carbon Slats, TK 1 Suspension, Marc Ingegno wheels and brakes | Cockpit adjustable tailwheel suspension | 2024 SPONSORS
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SKY COWBOY HELMETS | Nampa ID | @wildweststeve | Steve Henry is a seasoned aviator who has been flying and competing in his Wild West Aircraft/ Just Aircraft Highlander for many years. His passion began in 2005, when he built his first Highlander and made history by filming the Dead Stick Takeoff, which can still be viewed on his YouTube channel, "Steve Henry," along with his many other backcountry adventure and competition videos. Follow him on Instagram @wildweststeve.
Competing in his everyday airplane, Steve's yellow Highlander, nicknamed "Yee-Haw" and bearing the number 44, has graced the cover of numerous aviation publications, countless articles, and several viral videos, making it one of the most recognizable backcountry aircraft in the world.
Steve is also a dealer for these planes, and has spent years researching and testing them. His enthusiasm and dedication to aviation supports and advances the field, as well as helps aspiring pilots. Steve is approachable and happy to answer any questions you may have about his plane, so don't hesitate to stop by and say hello! Who knows, you could be the next one to soar in one of these remarkable flying machines.
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| Name | Race Number | Aircraft | Tail Number | Color | Team Name | Team Website | Aircraft Engine | Aircraft Gross Weight | Aircraft Empty Weight | Aircraft Tires | Aircraft Performance Mods | Aircraft Other Mods | Sponsors | Hometown | Instagram | Bio |
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| Brandon Corn | 30 | 1963 Cessna C205 | N8154Z | Outer Space Grey. Red/Black | Brazos Bullet Aviation | | Continental IO470 260HP | 3300 | 1871 | 29” mains 8.50 nose | Sportsman STOL Kit , VG’s, MT Expedition Series Propeller, Champion Spark Plugs | Dynon HDX , McFarlane Aviation tail slide , The Landing Gear Works | McFarlane Aviation, Flight Resource, Corn Collision Center Inc. Champion Spark Plugs, Tactical Hearing, Search Texas Airparks, Desser Tire. | Gause TX | https://instagram.com/bcorn30?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== | From Hearne Texas, 3rd generation owner of Corn Collision Center established in 1948. After years of racing Wing Sprint Cars, started flying and loving the challenge and constant learning and new adventures. I love competing and honing my skills. I enjoy camping and backcountry flying. 2023 Heavy Touring National Champion |
| Jeff Abrams | 65 | 1965 Piper Cherokee 180C | N8040W | Blue bottom, White top, Silver Stripe | Piperzilla | | Lycoming O-360-A4A, 180hp | 2400 | 1370 | 6:00x6 | VG's, Many Gap Seals, & Isham Wing Extensions | Some Secret Stuff | | OCALA FL | | I've flown for 3 different Airlines over 35 years. My final 25 years at UPS and now retired!
Been flying for 60+ years, over 26,000 hours, and hold an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate, Numerous Type Ratings for several Jet Aircraft, licensed Helicopter Pilot, Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award, and been a Flight Instructor for over 5 decades!
Flew many Airshows and Aerobatic Competitions many years back!
I am credited with 624 Young Eagles flown, in a Robinson R22 Helicopter that I own.
I am currently the oldest pilot flying the NationalSTOL circuit at 72 years old, and my 4-cylinder Cherokee 180 is usually the least horsepower engine in the Touring class at any given contest, sometimes one half of the big dog powerplants!
My career has included flying Evil Knievil, President Jimmy Carter, Marie Osmond, Peter Frampton, some of the Rolling Stones, and a wealthy individual on his final flight that died on board by the name of Howard Hughes.
Began flying at 12 years of age using a phone book to see over the Instrument Panel.
I achieved most of my Pilot Certificates at the earliest age possible on my respective birthdays.
I received the titles of “3rd Place Light Touring”, “2nd Place Light Touring” and "3rd Place Touring", for the 2021, 2022, and 2023 Seasons, at Gainesville, TX, and Sulphur Springs, TX, in the National STOL Contests.
My 60 year old Piper Cherokee was the first Cherokee off the Production Line in 1965.
Come see why some of the competition fears “Piperzilla - The Beast from the Southeast”.
Here's a video from National STOL, released on August 30, 2023.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haFgt_bhWUc |
| John McCardle | 10 | 1978 Maule M5 235C | N5630V | Red/White | Team Nebraska | | Lycoming 235 | 2500 | 1640 | 31 in ABW | | | | Omaha NE | _johnmccardle | I am a relatively new pilot. I've only had my license for about a year and a half. I grew up playing football and got a scholarship to play at Kansas State. After that I played for 3 years in Germany. Once my football career was over, I started competing in Cross-Fit where I qualified for Regionals. Although, 22 years of competitive sports took it's toll on my body and I decided to quit competitive athletics. I needed a new hobby and decided to start hunting, where I then learned that you could fly planes into the back country to hunt. This spurred my interest in backcountry flying, which led to me getting my pilots license in May of 2022, ultimately leading me to STOL. My first STOL competition was May of 2023. I have also started a YouTube channel @fly2field2fork documenting my flying and hunting adventures.
My aircraft is a Maule M5 235C with a normalizing turbo, extended gear, cowl flap and 31in ABW. I currently have 250 hours total and 200 hours in the plane. |
| John Douglas | 307 | 1964 Cessna 182 | N182WY | White & Green | WYO STOL | | O-470 230 | 2800 | 1650 | 600 x 6 | VG's | Madras super tips | Emblem Aviation | Pinedale WY | wyostolpilot | Hosting Rocky Mountain STOL is a dream come true! I'm a Pinedale Wyoming native , with a Amazing and supportive wife, we have 3 daughters, 2 son in laws, 2 sons, 2 daughter in laws, 5 grand-kids and and another on the way! The only thing growing faster than our family is my love for STOL. I have a top secret STOL dream project in the works, but today I'm thankful to be competing in the Cessna 182. The STOL community is feeling more like family. We enjoy hosting Rocky Mountain STOL and taking care of our aviation tribe. Our business, Emblem Aviation LLC gives me the tools to put my A&P, IA and pilot skills to work in support of all these adventures. |
| Chip Ferguson | 283 | 1954 DeHavilland DHC-2 | N283AR | Red, White, Blue | | | Pratt and Whitney, R-985 , 450 | 5100 | 3200 | 35 inch Beaver AK Bushwheels | Beaver Bobble Head | AK Bushwheels | Alaska Rainbow Lodge | Galveston TX | https://www.instagram.com/ferguson.chip?igsh=MWVtejRhc2VuZGJkcQ== | Native Texan and Alaskan fishing lodge owner and bush pilot. My family and I live in Galveston TX in off season and at Alaska Rainbow Lodge, a remote fishing lodge in SW AK in the summer. My wife Amanda and I also run Scallywag Air biplane rides in Galveston.
I have experience in many different bush planes including an Aviat Husky that competed in the Texas STOL Roundup several times, Cessna 185, and DeHavilland Beaver. I am extremely passionate about all forms of general aviation, especially anything with a radial!
N283AR is one of the three DHC-2s that we operate at Alaska Rainbow Lodge. It was built in 1954 and was operated by an oil company in Bahrain for many years before returning stateside. It has been operated by Alaska Rainbow Lodge supporting the fishing business for over 25 Years. This is its first time on wheels (other than a short period to get painted) since then. Beavers are by far my favorite plane to fly. |
| Luke Strandlund | 260 | 2009 Murphy Super Rebel | N749DM | red and white | | | IO540 | 3000 | 2000 | 31" | vg's, Carbon Concepts Slats, MT prop | moose gear, T3 tailwheel, Beringer Brakes | Preferred Metalfab Inc. | Mora MN | https://www.instagram.com/lukestrandlund/ | In 2014 I started flying and have been hooked every since. I started in Seneca 2 and moved to a PA31P, Murphy Moose, Zlin Savage and now a Super Rebel. I started competing in National STOL in 2023 with my super rebel. I own a structural steel and metal fabrication company in Minnesota. |
| Name | Race Number | Aircraft | Tail Number | Color | Team Name | Team Website | Aircraft Engine | Aircraft Gross Weight | Aircraft Empty Weight | Aircraft Tires | Aircraft Performance Mods | Aircraft Other Mods | Sponsors | Hometown | Instagram | Bio |
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| Brad Crawford | 16 | 2011 Aviat Husky A-1C-180 | N11HY | Black, White, Yellow | Spa Aero LLC | | Lycoming O-360-A1P 180Hp | 2250 | 1385 | 29” Bushwheels | VGs, MT Propeller | Bushwheels | | Hot Springs AR | | I’ve been flying since I was a kid. Bush flying is my passion and I’ve bought and rebuilt many airplanes and many huskys. Including this one which I built completely from the ground up after the original owner damaged it when it was brand new. Love the competition, fun and most importantly the people! |
| Jeff Harrell | 19 | 2016 American Champion Scout | N50DT | White/ orange/black | Team Louisiana | | O-360 180 HP | 2250 | 1360 | 31” Alaskan Bush | VG’s | T3X tail wheel suspension and baby bush wheel | Plunkett Aviation
Harrell Ag Aviation | Oak Grove LA | | I’m a crop duster with Plunkett Aviation in north east Louisiana. I’m 50 years old. I fly an Air Tractor 602 about 700hrs a season. I’m always flying off of grass strips that are one way in and out no matter what the wind conditions are. Most days I’m taking off and landing 20+ times. This will be the first time competing in the Scout that I bought in June. When I competed in Swamp STOL I was in a borrowed Husky |
| Jeff Pohl | 00 | 1955 Cessna 170B | N4311B | Maroon and Tan | 170 Mafia | | Lycoming O360A1A 180HP | 2200 | 1427 | AK Bush 31" | Hartzell 80" TrailBlazer, Micro VG's, Sportsman STOL kit, | T3 Tailwheel suspension | T3 Tailwheel suspensions | Milaca MN | stol_it_170b | My Super 170B "The Dirty Bird" was a barn find from out in East Grand Forks, It sat for nearly 25 years when I purchased her. A friend and I spent a day going through it, then I flew her home and began the couple month process of redoing the interior, panel as well as a few other mods making the STOL machine it is today.
Myself I've been flying for about 12 years, logged a little over 1500 hrs and have competed in about a dozen competitions so far. The first being the 2019 Valdez STOL Competition where i was able to take 2nd place. I was chosen to be on the 2020 & 2021 STOL team at Oshkosh AirVenture. |
| Jerry Clemens | 17 | 2008 Aviat Husky A1-C-200 | N134DD | Red/Black | Clemens Insurance | https://www.clemensinsurance.net | IO360 200HP | 2250 | 1424 | 26” Bushwheel | VG's | MT Prop | Clemens Aviation Insurance | Wichita KS | https://www.instagram.com/clemens.jerry/ | I fly a 2008 Husky A1C, N134DD better known as Double D.
She has 200hp 26” Bushwheel tires and an MT reverse thrust prop sometimes. |
| Scott Sweet | 63 | 1974 Bellanca Scout 8gcbc | N86849 | Blue/white | Team Nebraska | | O-360 | 2100 | 1300 | 29”, Alaska bushwheels | MT prop, vortex generators | | Cowi brand, Sweet Ranch, Circle One cattle company | Hyannis NE | Scotty_Sweet | 5th generation ranch pilot from the Sandhills of Nebraska. Grew up in the back seat of a PA-18 Super Cub flying with my dad checking cows, water and running parts to the ranch. Soloed at 16 years old and have been flying ever since. |
| Corey Slone | 37 | 2020 Aviat Husky | N52LL | Red w/ white | SloneDawg Aviation | | Lycoming O-360 180 hp | 2250 | 1444 | 29” ABW | VGs, dead bug spirits on leading edge for extra lift | None | None | Waller TX | @sloneyfly | United Airlines 737Captain based in Houston, TX. History of racing a Highlander in StolDrag and ArkanSTOL. Started flying at 16 in 1991. Texas A& M class of 1996. Have 2 daughters and live in Waller TX at 37XA Skydive Houston. Enjoy backcountry flying & camping under wing, shooting guns and working on airplanes.
Just bought a Husky named Lefty Loosey (52LL) in December 2023. She’s a beautiful 2020 A-1C-180, Named for me missing my lower left leg as an amputee. :) Custom Garmin panel installed by Clemens Aviation in Wichita! |
| Name | Race Number | Aircraft | Tail Number | Color | Team Name | Team Website | Aircraft Engine | Aircraft Gross Weight | Aircraft Empty Weight | Aircraft Tires | Aircraft Performance Mods | Aircraft Other Mods | Sponsors | Hometown | Instagram | Bio |
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| Brian Steck | 513 | 2024 American Legend Aircraft MOAC | N513KS | Blue/Grey/Blue | | | Gladiator 390 | 2000 | 1200 | 31” Aero Classic | 3 blade Catto propeller, Shock Monster Suspension | | Legend Aircraft | Mineola TX | brian_steck | |
| Collin Caneva | 43 | 2021 Legend Cub MOAC "Beast Mode" | NX51JM | Green and Blue | Team Legend Team Nebraska Pilots | | Legend 360 200HP | 1867 | 1200 | Alaska Bushwheels, Airstreak, 29 | | | Clemens Aviation Insurance, LNK Lincoln Nebraska, Webb Eyecare, Omaha Aircraft Sales, OldGreenPlane | Lincoln NE | @ccaneva | Collin Caneva
2021 Legend Cub
#43
Collin is a Dad, an entrepreneur, Navy Veteran, and a passionate aviator that got first got introduced to aviation through his father, who flew a Cessna 182D. After his father sold the airplane in the 70’s, he and his dad always dreamt of the day they would replace the airplane, or even better yet, find and buy back the 182 that caused the buyer’s remorse. Fast forward 35 years and now Collin travels the country in, finds interesting stories and people in aviation, then broadcasts those stories for the world to hear on the show called OldGreenPlane that's streamed on CarbonTV.
Collin succumbed to the prodding of his aviation friends and in 2019 became a tailwheel pilot and the owner of a Carbon Cub (that’s called “Doc”) and has since been customizing it to make it his own and competing in events all over the country.
His love for all things aviation spans all types of flying, but backcountry flying and STOLDrag racing has become his favorite outlet. He’s a consistent top-tier competitor that is always working and practicing to improve himself as a racer, but has also been known to set the tone for the comradery and “after racing events” in the racing pits and campground.
You can’t miss his black over digital-camouflaged airplane that is sponsored by LNK (Lincoln Airport Authority), Scooters Coffee, Wayne America Fly-in and STOL, Webb Eyecare, and OldGreenPlane.
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| James Barkhimer | 432 | 2009 Cubcrafters EX | N761AP | Silver/Orange | | | Titan 340, 180hp | 1865 | 1080 | 35” bushwheels | Tk1 6” gear with monster shocks, T3 tailwheel, vg’s, 86” ground adjuable prop | | | Iraan TX | | Just like to have fun and fly airplanes |
| Jared Garetson | 603 | 2024 Jared Garetson Badlands Traveler | N727ZX | Gray and Black | Badlands | | Lycoming IO-360 180hp | 2200 | 1040 | 35” bushwheels | 10” beringer brakes | | None yet | Wamego KS | @Jaredgaretson | My name is Jared Garetson, 2024 is my first season competing with national stol. I buy, sell, trade and build experimental backcountry planes. If I can fit in it, I’ll fly it! I can’t wait to see how the season goes this year! |
| Luke Spoor | 719 | 2019 American Legend Aircraft MOAC | N719RH | Grey/Black/Green | Team Legend | | Titan IOX-370 | 2000 | 1059 | 31 Dessers | Slats | | | Emory TX | @captain_lukey | I have been flying legend cubs since I was about 8 Years old. I solo'd in our company's first aircraft, Tweety, and have been expanding my experience to many different aircraft. In 2019, MOAC came into the world, it was our first proper STOL competitor, and I immediately fell in love with the aircraft. I have flown it all around the country, and competed in two STOL competitions, before it went down for upgrades and a fresh new look. Now MOAC is flying again, and I won 1st place in my class at Swamp STOL this year. I am excited to see what more she can do!
New: I was invited to fly at the STOL demo in Oshkosk, that was cool.
Newest: Going to beat Brian by another 10 feet.
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| Paul Rogers | 311 | 2020 Cubcrafter EX3 | N311PF | Red / Beige | Rogers | | Lycoming CC363i | 2000 | 1065 | Alaska Bushwheels 29” | Gap seals | | | Collegedale TN | | Paul "Trigger" Rogers: 18,000 hours of flying over 47 years. Retired Naval Aviator having flown various naval aircraft but primarily the A6E Intruder. Also spent 25 years flying the B-737 for Southwest Airlines.
N311PF: Carbon Cub EX3. Painted in Indian Motorcycle colors of Red and Beige. Panel is a Garmin G3X Touch and Garmin autopilot. |
| Trevor Aldridge | 01 | 2023 Patriot Aircraft Super Patriot MkII | N150SP | Black/Orange | Patriot Aircraft | | Lycon IO-320, 197HP | 1900 | 1075 | Aero Classic 29” | | | Patriot Aircraft | Bentonville AR | https://www.instagram.com/dozen_aldridge?igsh=eXJ1ZnNqcm1nbHY5&utm_source=qr | Trevor “Dozen” Aldridge has flown with the USAF for 15 years in the T-38, F-15C, and F-16 with the Air Force Thunderbirds. He currently instructs Fighter Fundamentals in the T-38 and flies for major commercial airline.
He is flying the Patriot Aircraft, Super Patriot MkII. Designed as a lightweight, low wing-load cub-type aircraft, the aircraft is designed for adventure. |
| Name | Race Number | Aircraft | Tail Number | Color | Team Name | Team Website | Aircraft Engine | Aircraft Gross Weight | Aircraft Empty Weight | Aircraft Tires | Aircraft Performance Mods | Aircraft Other Mods | Sponsors | Hometown | Instagram | Bio |
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| Anthony Sanches | 75 | 2014 Just aircraft SuperStol | N63TS | Silver/Orange/Red | | | Rotax EP 912 STI 160hp | 1320 | 852 | 26” | | | | Montgomery TX | | I’ve been in the airline industry for over 40 years. I’m currently employed with Southwest Airlines for the last 33 years. Been in general aviation all my life, but started flying tail dragger‘s less than four years ago. Best flying I’ve experienced my whole life. I love competitions, especially ones that get a group of crazy pilots together. |
| Brandon Rice | 98 | 2009 Rans S7 | N9802K | Red and white | | | Rotax 912uls 100hp | 1320 | | 29” airstreaks | | | My beautiful bride | Louisburg KS | | Flying for two years so far. Had an awesome opportunity to purchase my rans s7 from my great friend and mentor Larry Klusman one year ago. I’ve met a bunch of great guys along the way so far, and hope to meet many more. Having the time of my life living the dream, and enjoying it with all my flying buddy’s! |
| Brent Womack | 15 | 2020 Rans S-20 Raven | N514EB | Silver with two green stripes on aft fuselage. | The Happy Dog | | Rotax, 912 ULS, 115 hp | 1320 | 725 | Aero classic, 27 “Tundra | STOL Creek, Edge performance big bore kit for Rotax 912 | Wing leading edge cuff and VG’s | STOL Creek Aviation. | Denton TX | | I’m a retired airline pilot and CFIIMEI. I built my Rans S20 3 yrs ago and have been having a blast bush flying around the country. STOL and STOL Drag competition has given me a great opportunity to learn and meet some fantastic aviators. |
| Chuck Olmsted | 125 | 2021 American Legend Aircraft AL-18 HP | N254KC | Blue and White | Team Legend | | Titan 0X-320-JB1NB | 1320 | 963 | Aero Classic 8:50x6 | None,,, Stright Stock | Just try and keep it clean. | American Legend Aircraft | Sulphur Springs TX | | Started fliyng in 1972 with my Hi School Histroy teacher as my flight instructor. Soloed the C-
150 in 8Hrs. on my birthday then started flying my Piper Vagabond for the rest of my training.
By the time I was old enough for a check ride I had accumulated 327 Hrs. in 5 different
airplanes to include Citabria, Stearman and AT-6. (I soloed them all) Over the years I have built
36 Vans RV airframes of all models and restored many other aircraft. I built and own East
Texas Airframes and do work for American Legend Aircraft. The plane I'm flying now I built
myself after I had Heart Surgury some years ago. I've been married to my wife Karen for 13
years and have 9 Grandkids all of who like to fly. |
| Daryl Hickman | 22 | 2003 American Legend AL3 Light Sport | N23787 | Yellow/Black | CubFlying.com | https://cubflying.com | Continental O-200 | 1320 | 819 | Aero Classic 8.50-6 | Stock | | CubFlying.com
American Legend Aircraft | ORMOND BEACH FL | cubflying | Daryl Hickman is an FAA-rated Airline Transport Pilot for land and sea airplanes, and holds Commercial Pilot certificates in balloons and gliders, a Light Sport Repairman-Maintenance certificate, as well as a Gold Seal Flight Instructor Certificate for airplanes and gliders. He has successfully trained over 300 students from Sport Pilot through Certificated Flight Instructor. Additionally, Hickman has issued numerous tailwheel endorsements to students in many different aircraft.
An honorably discharged veteran, Daryl served with the U.S. Army's 24th Infantry Division in Desert Shield/Storm, and later with the Air National Guard in both Missouri and Washington. |
| David Kerley | 11 | 2016 Just Aircraft Highlander | N11HL | OD Green | Grasshopper | | Rotax 912, modified, 150+hp | 1550 | 746 | 26" | Supercharger, Edge Performance Fuel Injection and EFI | | STOL Creek Aviation
https://stolcreek.com | Spicewood TX | | I came to flying later in life and the capabilities afforded by bush planes for exploring the untracked and uncrowded portions of our world has taken a strong hold of me. Flying in the backcountry and even just accessing properties without a formal airport is tremendously fun and convenient. STOL competitions are a wonderful place to meet great people and learn from others in a controlled and very focused manner. Every event I’m blessed to be able to attend brings new friends and great memories. |
| Joel Milloway | 4 | 1996 Rans S7 | N7723W | White/Yellow (Tiger scheme) | Milloway Customs | | Rotax 912 ULS 100hp | 1320 | 723 | 22" Desser | Hoerner wing tips, Roberts Bush Gear, vortex generators | Carbon fiber seat, aluminum wing tanks | Roberts Bush Gear,
Backcountry Custom Planes,
E-Props,
Lost River Components | Blackfoot ID | | Pilot - A/P - Builder Fabricator. |
| Edward Boyd | 219 | 2012 Cubcrafters Carbon Cub | N219WA | Blue | STOL Bandits | | CC340 | 1320 | 986 | 31 Alaskan Bush | 82x42.5 Cato Prop | Acme Aero Shocks | | Apison TN | | Originally from Houston now living in Apison Tn outside of Chattanooga. Started competing at the Swamp STOL this year and this makes my 7th competition. |
| James Johnson | 289 | 2023 Rans S7s courier | N289jj | Green/white/black | | | Rotax 912s. 100hp | 1300 | 746 | Goodyear tundra 26’s | Upgraded flap handle,tail wheel assembly,gear | Vortex generators | | Byers CO | | Pilot/builder: James Johnson,I am a farmer in eastern Colorado. I have been flying light aircraft for the last 20years,recently built a rans S7s,completed in 2023, decided this year to try out for some STOL competitions with no previous experience in such. Looking forward to more events and honing in my “skills” |
| Jeremiah Stapleton | 111 | 2018 Rans S20 | N33KP | Blue | Scudrunners | | UL Power 130IS | 1320 | 720 | AIRSTREAK 26" | OA GEAR VG'S | NA | | BOWIE TX | | I've been flying since 2016, and really enjoy the STOL/back-country part of aviation. I learned to fly in a 1947 Cessna 140 and have been flying everything I could get my hands on since then. |
| Kelly Qualls | 86 | 2007 CubCrafters Sport Cub CC11-100 | N121PS | Yellow | | | Continental o200 | 1350 | 912 | 29” airstreaks by Alaska Bushwheels | Vgs, Acme Shocks | | Acme Aero
Airtech Coatings | Malvern AR | KQ_STOL | Got my pilots license in 2007. Went a while without flying. Bought a Cessna in 2018 and started enjoying flying again. In 2022 I got a 100 cub and started loving flying.
Plane is a 2007 Cub Crafters Sport Cub powered by an o200. So far it and I have about 300 hours together since May 2022. It’s allowed me to land on mountains, fields, near lakes, and on river banks. It’s been a blast. |
| Kristian Griewahn | 26 | 2021 Just Aircraft SuperStol | N135WZ | Orange/Purple/Silver | Stol-It Aircraft | https://stolitaircraft.com | Rotax 915 140 hp | 1320 | 915 | 29” | | | | Linden TN | Stol it aircraft.com | Founded in Fair Play, SC in 2013, we have spent the last 12 years building custom aircrafts for our clients. We have recently moved to Linden, TN building our new builder's assist facility which will be twice the size, a larger runway and in the future, hangars to rent. We love everything about aircrafts, especially the process of building them from scratch.
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| Levi Noguess | 55 | 2007 Slepcev Storch- SS4 | N129BH | Camouflage -light and dark gray | Fly with Levi | | Rotax | 1320 | 785 | Big Fat Tires | Leading Edge Slats | The PIlot | Patrick McInteer | Belton TX | @levinoguess | Joined the NAVY for an adventure wound up at the Naval Academy, but couldn't hack it so I joined the Marines! Spent 6 years snooping and pooping in the woods with a pack on my back in Reconnaisance and Force Recon companies. I also got my Green Beret from a little stint at the Army Special forces school. I went on to join the Army as a Helo pilot; then on to the King Air and Citation. Retired from all that and spent the last 15 years overseas as a contractor flying King Airs and DHC-7 doing ISR for "the customer". Now I have a part time job flying King Air 350 for a Rancher who owns ranches in Texas, Oklahoma and Nebraska. I'm also a CFI and an avaholic. Most of my free time is spent flying, and intrstructing in Tailwheel aircraft where ever I can find a place to land without pavement. Yee Haww! |
| Matt Vastine | 112 | 2023 Just Highlander | N1579V | Grey / Black | | | Yamaha | 1320 | 800 | Alaskan | | | Mava Aviation LLC | Granbury TX | /roads_enroute | Bus driver by day, General aviation enthusiast all other times. |
| Nick Ardillo | 68 | 2014 Cub Crafters Carbon Cub SS | N382RA | Red and White | #68 Carbon Cub | | Titan 180 hp | 1321 | | 31 inch Alaskan Bush wheels | None | Acme Aero shocks/ Acme stinger Acme 3x3 extended gear legs | Team Texas | Dallas TX | Scott Ardillo | 2014 Carbon Cub SS , Acme Aero upgrade.
This is my 8 th event owned my Carbon Cub for three years now
Airline pilot, Dallas, Tx. Look forward getting to know all the good people in STOL community.
Total flying time 15k +
Total Tailwheel time 300 hours |
| Patrick McInteer | 40 | 2006 Rans S7 | N540RL | Yellow and White | Team Nebraska | | Rotax 914 edge performance engine 155 hp | 1320 | 820 | 29" airstreaks | Acme shocks, VG's | Badlands Stol cuff | | Lincoln NE | mcinteer1 | Part time veterinarian focused on orthopedic surgery in dogs. Part time professional pilot giving flying lessons and contract flying in a Pilatus as well.
I've given 2000 hours of dual given (flying lessons), flown aerobatics and upset recovery as well as formation flying. I feel like I've found my home in the stol / off airport (back country) flying crowd. Like everyone says, I came for the airplanes and flying and stayed for the people!
Married and father of 2 teenage boys. I'm very busy attending their soccer and tennis games and horse shows when I'm not flying.
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| Rick Boardman | 94 | 2015 CubCrafters Carbon Cub SS | N983CC | Yellow | | | Titan 340 | 1320 | 1000 | 31 Alaska bushwheel | None | None | R-M Flying Service LLC. | Henderson NE | | |
| Eddie Sanches | 48 | 2023 Just Aircraft Highlander | N4570L | Black/Red | | | Yamaha 998T Sidewinder Turbo, 270HP | 1320 | | 29" Bushwheel | Carbon Concepts Slats | | Acme Aero
Badlands STOL | Willis TX | DevilGirl_48_STOL | B-777 Captain for United Airlines. Live in a Hangar home in with Crew Chief and bed partner, Sherri. We enjoy traveling together and seeing all of our competition and flying family throughout the year!
Devil Girl II is a brand new build and yet to prove herself in National STOL but she has loads of potential. |
| Sheldon Heatherington | 32 | 2010 Zenith 750 STOL | N755RJ | Red over Yellow | Redbird Airsports | | Rotax 912ULS | 1320 | 745 | Golf Cart tires...... | Larger Zenith 750 SD tail, Aileron bracket fences | VG’s on flaps, windscreen | Pensacola Aviation Center (FBO) | Gulf Breeze FL | https://www.instagram.com/redbirdzenith | Age: 35
My name is Sheldon Heatherington. I'm 34, from Pensacola, FL, I work at KPNS at the Pensacola Aviation FBO, as a Line Supervisor. I fuel, load bags, park/tow planes, and hobnob and have 629 hours total time.
I've flown in Stol Competitions previously in the Heavy Touring Class, in my 182J sweptail.
Redbird is a 2010 Zenith 750 STOL. It is powered by the Rotax 912ULS with 100hp. Empty weight is 745lbs with a gross weight of 1320lbs, and it holds 24 gallons of 100LL or 93 octane mogas. Although it is 95% yellow, the original builder named it Redbird. It is equipped with Dynon and Garmin avionics. |
| Name | Race Number | Aircraft | Tail Number | Color | Team Name | Team Website | Aircraft Engine | Aircraft Gross Weight | Aircraft Empty Weight | Aircraft Tires | Aircraft Performance Mods | Aircraft Other Mods | Sponsors | Hometown | Instagram | Bio |
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| Glenn Roberts | 76 | 1946 Aeronca Champ 7AC/CCM | N512PG | Beige with Blue Stripes | Team Nebraska STOL | | Continental C90-12F | 1300 | 900 | 8.00x6 | Electrical System | Levil BOM | | Bellevue NE | Aggiepilot02 | Glenn’s passion for aviation took off when he was just 9 years old during his first flight in a Cessna 150. After serving 21 years as an Electronic Warfare Officer in the United States Air Force, Glenn earned his pilot’s license in February 2023, followed by a tailwheel endorsement later that year.
He’s not just about flying solo – Glenn’s found a second home in the STOL community after volunteering with National STOL in Wayne, 2023. Now, competing with the support of Team Nebraska STOL, Glenn is ready to bring his skills to the competition and inspire others to follow their aviation dreams! |
| Russ Keith | 126 | 2007 Chinook Plus 2 | N269DM | Yellow and Black | Slow Mo STOL | | Rotax 925 | 1000 | 620 | Airstreak 26” | Rotax 912 | | Airplanes and Coffee | Lewisville TX | | Retired high school Principal. volunteered for the first LoneStar STOL and need hanging around ever since. Im currently a real estate broker and the Executive Director of Operation AirDrop. |
| Scott Elmore | | 2002 RANS S7S | N815M | Yellow/white | High Plains Brush Hoppers | | Rotax 912, 114hp | 1320 | 850 | ABW Airstreak 26" | Edge Big Bore Kit | See bio, but Roberts Gear, TK1 shocks, custom flap handle | | Lafayette CO | | I am a second generation owner of a family business in the north Denver metro area, and a 3rd generation pilot. My grandfather flew Taylorcraft airplanes, and both my mom and dad are private pilots. While my girls enjoy flying with me, they haven't chosen to become pilots yet, but my nephew will make it generation #4 of pilots when he completes his check ride which is scheduled for the same days as Lonestar STOL! Since (as I now know) kids are really expensive additions to life, I actually rarely flew with my parents growing up, they pretty much set aviation aside until we were all grown and gone. But they DID plant the seeds of passion in me that stayed dormant, just under the surface, until the time was right in my life and marriage and my own children's situation to allow me to fly.
I did almost all of my primary instruction in tailwheel aircraft. I started in a (poorly converted) 1953 PA-22/20 Pacer, which handled like a snake on methamphetamines on the ground. I quickly learned how to dance on those pedals! While it taught me a lot, I also was grateful to replace it, and actually ended up with a really nice RV-6 that I finished my instruction in. Since I couldn't find a DPE willing to give me a check ride without passenger side toe-brakes, I finally had to get some time in a 172, and got my check ride done in a flight school 172.
The RV-6 went away when I had the pleasure and honor of purchasing N815M. Admittedly, I changed the tail number, I've got a weird thing about single syllable tail numbers and talking on the radio. Ha! The aircraft is a RANS S7S, lovingly built and cared for by a man who I'm proud to call a friend now, Dale Atchetee. Dale built an INCREDIBLE aircraft, and when I first showed up to look at it, I think he sized me up like I was asking to date his only daughter! There was a lengthy interview process where he learned a lot about me, and me about him, and the many, many things we had in common, including my work in law enforcement--a career he had retired from. Eventually, Dale let me fly the airplane, and I was sold from the first taxi to the runway!
Since I purchased it, I've made some pretty significant changes, including installing the John Roberts Bush gear, TK-1 shocks, and 26" Airstreaks, Edge performance big bore kit, swapped the prop for a whirlwind ground adjustable, and removed a lot of weight from the airplane, including a BRS that was originally installed. I built my own flap handle bracket to move the flap handle from the floor to right beside my left leg. This is INFINITELY more useful for STOL ops, and keeps my eyes looking where I'm going. It's very natural and intuitive now.
I am really excited to join a group of aviators that I have watched from the outside for entirely too long. I look forward to meeting everyone at Lonestar STOL.
I'm a HUGE fan of RANS aircraft, and because of that I also own a RANS S-21, and recently I helped my dad acquire a really nice RANS S-6 with Hal's bigbore kit. The owner community and support from Randy and Shelly and Tony and the whole gang at the factory is second to none!
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