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Microsoft Flight Simulator Series powered by MOZA

National eSTOL

The National eSTOL circuit, powered by MOZA, comes to Microsoft Flight Simulator. Train for free, race the same season calendar, and compete with pilots from around the world.

Free To Join
5 Competition Classes
8 Series Stops
MOZA Series Sponsor

Train, Certify, Compete

National eSTOL gives Flight Simulator pilots a clear path onto the circuit. Join the Discord, get help from the community, learn the rules, practice the profile, and line up for competition.

  • Join the National STOL Discord for free
  • Complete eCertification with an authorized eSTOL trainer
  • Learn the scoring format, procedures, and aircraft classes
  • Compete on a virtual circuit that follows the real National STOL season

Your Grid Spot Starts in Discord

Flight Simulator pilots can join the community, ask questions, train with other competitors, and get ready to compete in National eSTOL.

Join at nationalstol.com/chat

Choose Your Class. Fly the Circuit.

National eSTOL uses a Rookie entry class plus four main competition classes. Aircraft are placed by performance in standard conditions, and National eSTOL may adjust placement as needed.

Read Full Rules
New Pilot Class Rookie
CubCrafters X-Cub aircraft for National eSTOL Rookie Class

The starting grid for new eSTOL pilots. Rookie Class is built for certification, training, and getting comfortable in the live competition environment.

Required Aircraft CubCrafters X-Cub
Focus Certification & Development
Goal Win and advance to a main class
Maximum Performance Unlimited
Unlimited Class aircraft for National eSTOL

The sharp end of the field. Unlimited is for high-performance STOL aircraft built to produce the shortest possible takeoff and landing distances.

Example Aircraft
  • Zlin Shock Ultra
  • Zlin Aviation Norden
  • Got Friends Savage Gravel
  • Savage Carbon
Light and Aggressive Sport
Sport Class aircraft for National eSTOL

Sport Class highlights light, nimble aircraft that can attack the line, get off short, and stop fast without stepping into Unlimited.

Example Aircraft
  • CRZ Studios Chinook
  • Sirius TL3000
  • MiniMax 1500R
  • Aeroprakt A-32
Real-World Utility Touring
Touring Class aircraft for National eSTOL

Touring Class brings recognizable utility and backcountry-capable aircraft into a balanced group with a strong mix of power, weight, and handling.

Example Aircraft
  • Cessna 185
  • Wilga 35/80P and 35/80X
  • Scout Denali by Hangar Studios
  • CubCrafters X-Cub
Bush Flying Roots Backcountry
Backcountry Class aircraft for National eSTOL

Backcountry Class is for rugged aircraft with practical field capability. This is a technical class where consistency, control, and discipline matter.

Example Aircraft
  • Maule M7-235
  • Rans S6S
  • Cessna 170B
  • Navion B and Scout by Hangar Studios

Aircraft placements are based on performance in standard conditions. National eSTOL reserves the right to adjust aircraft placement as needed.

Pilots Already on the Circuit

The eSTOL roster is already stacked with competitors across Unlimited, Touring, Backcountry, Sport, and Rookie classes.

See Full Roster
Unlimited
#39

Cedric P

Zlin Aviation Norden

Touring
#11

Av8trFord

Cessna 185 Skywagon

Backcountry
#96

avgeek(amal)

1986 Maule M7-235

Sport
#69

Kitty Kat

2018 Aircraft Manufactory Chinook SJ

Rookie
#10

AeroCraft

CubCrafters X-Cub

Thanks to Our eSTOL Sponsors

National eSTOL is built with the support of partners who help bring competitive STOL flying to the flight sim community.

MOZA

Shoutout to MOZA for supporting National eSTOL and bringing incredible force-feedback yokes and throttles to Flight Simulation.

OnAir

Proud eSTOL sponsor supporting the pilots, the community, and the growth of virtual aviation competition.

Hangar Studios 713

Creator of aircraft used across the eSTOL class structure, including Hangar Studios aircraft featured in Touring and Backcountry.

CRZ Studios Chinook

Supporting eSTOL through one of the most recognizable Sport class aircraft in the series: the Chinook.

Rules, Classes, and Certification

This is the current eSTOL rulebook. As a new pilot, you should review the format, scoring standards, aircraft classes, and certification requirements before you compete.

Open Rulebook

Ready to Fly the Circuit?

Join the National STOL Discord, get trained, meet the community, and line up for the next National eSTOL event.

Join the Discord
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