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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

Sodbusters STOL Competition Light Experimental / LSA class features some of the STOL worlds shortest takeoffs. Hal Stockman Steve Henry Collin Caneva Gary Varga Levi B. Noguess Here we can see their 3rd round of take offs during the competition | National STOL Series

Viking Aircraft Engine's STOL CH 750 Super Duty sport utility aircraft (powered, of course, by the Viking Honda engine conversion) practices for the national STOL competition to be held at Sun ‘n Fun’s Holiday Flying Festival on December 5 in Lakeland, Florida | Zenith Aircraft