Revised February 26, 2024: Since the initial schedule announcement, events in Virginia Beach, VA, and Moses Lake, WA, have been added. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the event in Redwing, MN will not be taking place in 2024. The National STOL series is pleased to announce its initial 2024 schedule! With 10 regular season competitions and a stand alone …
Last Saturday, National STOL and BurstixTV on Twitch teamed up for the inaugural National eSTOL competition in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. This trial run, with select pilots participating by invitation only, mimicked an IRL (“in real life”) National STOL competition, complete with broadcast, live announcers, a virtual airboss, and scoring of three competition runs. The competition took place at Johnson’s …
The final chapter of the 2023 season is fast approaching: Lonestar STOL, presented by American Legend Aircraft, doubles as this year’s National Championship. Competitors have one last chance to earn points towards the Annual Titles in each Standard and Unlimited class. With Lonestar STOL just six weeks away, let’s take a closer look at how points are awarded, as well …
Join us in Wyoming for the fourth stop in National STOL’s 2023 series! Rocky Mountain STOL, now an official part of the National STOL series, will take place in picturesque Pinedale, WY, August 11-12. Rocky Mountain STOL is made possible by the support of Emblem Aviation, Ralph Wenz Field (KPNA), the City of Pinedale, and local businesses. Last year, Rocky …
Join us at Sodbusters STOL, July 21-22, just 54 miles south of Oshkosh! We all know AirVenture is the the place to be in July for general aviation; start the fun a few days early with the 5th stop on National STOL’s 2023 series! Pilots, compete on one of the most well-manicured grass strips you’ll ever see while earning points …
Join us in Isle, MN for the fourth stop in National STOL’s 2023 series! SKOL STOL celebrates the Viking heritage of Minnesota and will be an action packed weekend on the shores of Mille Lacs. SKOL STOL is made possible by the support of Tony Brumm, Isle Airport, the City of Isle, and other local businesses. Underwing camping will be available …
Where Swamp STOL was cold and wet, Outlaw STOL was HOT and dry. With temperatures reaching almost 100 degrees and an asphalt runway, conditions could not have been more different for National STOL’s second competition of the year, located just a few miles from the US/Mexico border at Somerton Airport. National STOL was thrilled to debut its newly built out …
National STOL is thrilled to be a part of the Wayne America Fly In, the third stop in National STOL’s 2023 series! For the first time, National STOL and STOL Drag will appear together at the same event. Don’t miss out on all the excitement, May 25-27, in Wayne, NE! Pilots, earn points towards the 2023 season standings by registering for …
Join us in Somerton (just outside of Yuma, AZ) for the second stop in National STOL’s 2023 series! Established by Jonathan Stains, Outlaw STOL was inspired by the cowboy crop duster style of the Southwest and the Bush flyers of the Northwest. Outlaw STOL is made possible by the support of Somerton Airport owner, Eric Saltzer, and other local businesses. Pilots, …
While the Thursday evening and Friday morning weather lived up to the “SWAMP” STOL name, the spirits are high and the National STOL team had an exciting first day in Jennings! It was a wet night as storms passed through the area Thursday into Friday. The arrivals of the Legend and ArkanSTOL teams were delayed, but the rains dissipated throughout …