STOL Drag Overview

STOL Drag Landing and Take-Off Events take a traditional STOL (Short TakeOff / Landing) competition to the next level. It is extremely spectator friendly and it challenges the pilots like never before. Pilots fly straight 2000' down and back in a side-by-side format. The event brings out the emotions of the pilots and spectators alike creating an exhilarating spectacle to watch. With smoke and/or dust depending on the venue, you have an eye-catching event leaving you with an overwhelming feeling of “That was awesome! Wow!” Competitors are well versed in Power and Energy management along with spot landing precision and overall peripheral awareness.

Please read the rules and watch the videos below. Please don't hesitate to let us know if you have ANY questions. Any deviation from the posted rules is an immediate disqualification in your event, and subject to further penalties. Safety is our primary concern!

Please click HERE to see the Event Placing structure.

STOL Drag Guidelines

The Start

• Pilots fly a designated straight track and land on or after a marked line. Landing short is a disqualification.

The Stop

• You must come to a complete stop, on runway heading, with the tail down.

Turn Around

• Next, you will perform a 180-degree turn and head back to the start-finish line.

Landing

• You must land on or after the start-finish line. The first pilot that comes to a complete stop, tail down, wins.

Markers

• On the 2000ft course, there is start, finish, and mid-course markers for the pilots.

Pilot Requirements

Training Course is required for ALL participants. For information, click HERE.

Event Requirements

• Current Airworthiness Certificate

• Current Federal Registration Certificate

• Aircraft Operating Limitations (i.e. POH/AFM)

• Current Inspections

  • Annual/100 Hour/Progressive/Condition

  • 91.413 - Transponder, If installed

  • 91.207 - ELT

  • 91.417 - Recurring AD Status, If applicable

• Experimental Paperwork/Documentation, As Required

• Parachutist A/C Modification Paperwork, If Applicable

• Emergency Parachute Inspection Card, If Applicable

Document Requirements

• Pilot Certificate (Private Level or Higher)

  • Certificate Type and Number

• Medical Certificate:

  • Class and Expiration

• Current/Valid Govt. Issued Photo ID

• Proof of Current Flight Review in Logbook:

  • Date Received

• Logbook Tailwheel Endorsement, If Required:

  • Date Received

• Participation in PRS or STOL Drag School hosted by STOL Drag Events, LLC

• STOL Drag Required Minimum Hours:

  • 250 hours PIC in Single-Engine Land Airplane

  • 150 hours in Tailwheel Aircraft

Positive Attitude

This is your time to shine and be an ambassador to the aviation community.

We are working very hard to bring incredibly fun and entertaining events to the world, and as pilots, ground crew, volunteers, and all others participating in our events, we must uphold the standards of our organization.