The results from the 2021 SWAMP STOL are in! All of the results are available at this download, or simple results are below. The Official results are:
Overall Winner:
STEVE HENRY Wild West Highlander Takeoff: 53 Feet – Landing: 99 Feet – Overall: 152 Feet
Heavy Touring
Pos
Pilot / Aircraft Type
Winning Takeoff
Winning Landing
Overall Score
1
Warren Grobbelaar 180
289
248
537
2
William Gilstrap 182
248
430
678
3
Andrew Patry 182
318
427
745
4
Charlie Ross HELIOCourier
360
409
769
Notables: This entire round was done with a 5-7 kt quartering tailwind, which increased landing distances.
Light Touring
Pos
Pilot/Aircraft Type
Winning Takeoff
Winning Landing
Overall Score
1
Jeff Pohl 170B
170
168
338
2
Kenneth Monger 170B
213
164
377
3
Jeffrey Abrams Cherokee
295
363
658
4
Matthew Petersen 172
365
372
737
Notables: Jeff Pohl had the shortest takeoff, but came just behind Kenneth Monger with his landing. Jeffrey Abrams, a rookie, scored in 3rd with his Cherokee 180, IMPRESSIVE!
Bush
Pos
Pilot/Aircraft Type
Winning Takeoff
Winning Landing
Overall Score
1
Kevin Johnson Supercub
107
116
223
2
Austin Clemens Husky A1-C
140
120
260
3
Shawn Francis Husky A1-C
185
250
435
4
David Weinstein Husky A1
205
235
440
Notables: New to the series, Kevin Johnson, brought the lowest scores of the day with his super consistent takeoffs in both round 2 and 3 (107 feet both!)
Experimental
Pos
Pilot/Aircraft Type
Winning Takeoff
Winning Landing
Overall Score
1
John Wisdom AL18 MOAC
125
131
256
2
Mike Lemons AL18 MOAC
120
175
295
3
Luke Spoor AL18 MOAC
132
167
299
4
Brian Steck AL18 MOAC
139
161
300
5
Keith Gyger Badlands Traveller
139
198
337
Notables: John Wisdom had some incredible landings in the MOAC, and Brian Steck had an engine issue which pulled him out of round 2 and 3, but he was able to get on the board in the first round. Keith Gyger had remarkably similar distances to Brian Steck’s run.
Light Sport / Light Experimental
Pos
Pilot/Aircraft Type
Winning Takeoff
Winning Landing
Overall Score
1
Steve Henry Highlander
53
99
152
2
Hal Stockman S-7S
85
84
169
3
Joe Edward AL-18
161
192
353
4
Jeremiah Stapleton Zenith CH-750
196
306
502
Notables:
Exhibition Scores (Don’t count towards the series standings)
Pos
Pilot/Aircraft Type
Winning Takeoff
Winning Landing
Overall Score
1
Keith Wall Aircam
163
289
452
2
Jeff Womack C-3
253
257
510
3
Cameron Womack C-3
355
DQ
DQ
Notables: We had our first father/son team complete with the Aeronca C-3. Because they competed over different days, it moved them to the exhibition class. Keith wall in the Aircam had an impressive 163 foot takeoff!
The results from the 2020 Central Florida Classic are in! All of the results are available at this download, or simple results are below. The Official results are:
Heavy Touring
Pos
Pilot / Aircraft Type
Winning Takeoff
Winning Landing
Overall Score
1
Warren Grobbelaar 180
187.75
215.5
403.25
2
William Gilstrap 182
189.5
304.5
494
3
Jimmy Gist 180K
284.5
313
597.5
4
Jeff Stanford 182
193.66
437
630.66
5
Sheldon Heatherington 182J
479.08
199.58
678.66
Notables: The shortest overall takeoff was 187.75 feet by Warren Grobbelaar and the shortest landing was 199.58 by Sheldon Heatherington.
Light Touring
Pos
Pilot/Aircraft Type
Winning Takeoff
Winning Landing
Overall Score
1
Jeff Pohl 170B
134.08
185.08
319.16
2
Jughead Counsell 170B
190.91
222.41
413.32
3
Joel Dopson 172
294.75
211.16
505.91
4
Matthew Petersen 172
310.5
320.41
630.91
Notables: Jeff Pohl & Jughead Counsell were flying the same aircraft, Jeff’s 170B. Jeff had the shortest takeoff in the class at 134.08 and was 4 inches shorter than his qualifying score of 319’6′. The shortest landing was 185.08 feet, also by Jeff Pohl. Joel Dopson had the second shortest landing in the class at 211.16 feet.
Bush
Pos
Pilot/Aircraft Type
Winning Takeoff
Winning Landing
Overall Score
1
Austin Clemens Husky A-1C
149.5
117.41
266.91
2
Gary Ward PA-18-150
133.66
183.16
316.82
3
Chuck Kinberger NX Cub
93.41
246.5
339.91
4
Ryan Moran PA-18-150
225.33
246.5
471.83
5
Sam Barth Husky A-1C
195.16
332.08
527.24
6
Doug Smith Husky A-1C
213.91
343.41
557.32
Notables: Austin Clemens (17 year old, STOL Competition Rookie) won the class with the shortest landing of the class at 117.41 feet using Aviat Husky A-1C. Second Place, Gary Ward, was also a rookie STOL competitor. Chuck Kinberger had the shortest and most consistent takeoffs at 93.41 ft and 94.5 feet.
Experimental
Pos
Pilot/Aircraft Type
Winning Takeoff
Winning Landing
Overall Score
1
Jay Stanford JS Super Cub
68.16
152.16
220.32
2
John Wisdom AL18 MOAC
125.58
158.5
284.08
3
Jan Eggenfellner Zenith 750 Super
102.16
184.66
286.82
4
Luke Spoor AL18 MOAC
152.41
183.91
336.32
5
Amir Bayani Piper Vagabond Replica
160.66
198.58
359.24
6
Greg Simmons FX-2
172
324.25
496.25
Notables: Jan Eggenfellner had remarkably consistent runs with both runs only having a difference of .17 feet (2 inches) total. Jay Stanford’s first time in our competition, with the lowest takeoff distance of 87.5 feet. Jay also had the shortest landing distance at 152.16 feet. This is John Wisdom’s second consecutive 2nd place finish. He also placed 2nd in Lonestar STOL. Amir Bayani was also extremely consistent with landings at 198.58 feet and 197.08 feet.
Light Sport / Light Experimental
Pos
Pilot/Aircraft Type
Winning Takeoff
Winning Landing
Overall Score
1
Steve Henry Highlander
43.16
86.66
129.82
2
Connor Simmons Cubcrafters CC11-160
96.75
91.91
188.66
3
Cameron Simmons Cubcrafters CC11-160
95
134.16
229.16
4
Jon Humberd Zenith 701
88
142.58
230.58
5
Jim Crane Carbon Cub SS
122.58
197.91
320.49
6
Ted Bloemker JA30 SuperSTOL
167
167.5
334.5
Notables: Steve Henry had the shortest takeoff in the class at 43.16 feet. The shortest landing was also Steve Henry at 86.66 feet. Landings were considerably more competitive, with Connor Simmons’ shortest landing at 91.91 feet. Tony Armour’s Takeoff and Landing distance were almost identical at 167 and 167.5 feet. Cameron and Connor Simmons are brothers with different Cubcrafters CC11s, but are remarkably close in the contest. Jon Humberd’s Round 2 landing distance was the max score because he opted not to stop.