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136K views · 1.2K shares | Watching a short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft heading to the skies and back down is amazing to watch! 勞 | UNILAD Tech | Facebook

Get ready for some serious short takeoff and landing action! ✈️🔥 We’re in Sulphur Springs, Texas at the Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport (KSLR) for Lonestar STOL Competition Practice Day! Pilots are dialing in their techniques, testing their aircraft, and putting on one heck of a show ahead of the Lonestar STOL Competition tomorrow and the 2025 Finals this Saturday! 🏁 From rugged taildraggers to powerhouse experimentals, every pilot is pushing limits and fine-tuning their performance to shave

The annual Valdez STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) competition, held in Valdez, Alaska, is a thrilling showcase of aviation skill and precision. Pilots from around the world gather to demonstrate their ability to take off and land on a short runway, often in challenging mountainous terrain and adverse weather conditions. The event attracts a diverse array of aircraft, from bush planes to experimental designs, each customized for maximum performance in STOL operations. Participants compete in var