What is the STOL record?
Henry set a National STOL record of a 6-ft takeoff. He won his class of light sport as well as the overall….More videos on YouTube.
| Name | Jeff Pohl |
|---|---|
| From | Milaca, Minnesota |
| Profession | Self-employed |
| Class | Light Touring |
| Number | 00 |
What is STOL performance?
STOL (Short Take Off and Landing). STOL performance of an aircraft is the ability of aircraft to take off and clear a 50-foot obstruction in a distance of 1,500 feet from beginning the takeoff run.
How much does a Draco bush plane cost?
around $1 million
DRACO looks like a big Praying Mantis. A few have questioned whether DRACO—which cost around $1 million to build not counting Patey’s time and which runs on jet fuel rather than more common 100 octane gasoline—can even really be considered a bush plane?
Why are taildraggers better for STOL?
I agree that typically taildragger pilots display more precise technique landing, and this is a vital element of good STOL flying. A drag on STOL landing is easier and thus probably shorter in a tricycle though.
How much does a super STOL cost?
The Highlander SuperStol can be purchased as an SLSA for $104,500, a price that includes a 100 hp Rotax 912ULS engine, and it can also be ordered as an experimental kit.
Why are taildraggers better for Stol?
How much is a Super STOL?
SuperStol Pricing
| Description | Price* |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 – Quick Build – Assemble ribs, spars and drag tubes and set to fuselage | $1500.00 |
| Stage 2 – Includes Stage 1 and Leading edge and Slat assembly | $2500.00 |
| Stage 3 – Wings Only Ready to Cover | $5440.00 |
| Alondine Wing Ribs (corrosion inhibitor) | $500.00 |
What does Mike Patey do for a living?
Mike is a world renowned pilot, currently holding five world speed records in planes that he designed, custom built and flew. In 2016, Mike was inducted into the Sport Air Racing League Hall of Fame.