The STOL (Short Take-off and Landing) Drag Racing Demonstration Rules
Racers take off down the 2,000-foot course, accelerating enough but not too much in order to land at the line at the designated halfway point, come to a complete stop, pivot 180 degrees and take off again towards the original start line.
The clock starts as soon as the wheels start spinning and ends when the plane is at a full stop. If a plane lands short of the halfway line or the finish line, there is a two second penalty – total of four possible. If the plane does not come to a complete stop on heading at the designated halfway or the finish line they will be disqualified and if a plane slips into a competitor’s lane they are instantly disqualified.
Fast responding electrically controlled hydraulic pitch actuation
Inflight safety systems
Back-up maneuvering and parking
Docking control and engine warm-up without thrust
Shorter landings without brakes
McFarlane and MT-Propeller sponsor STOL competitions everywhere! We had the opportunity to work with some of the best STOL pilots in the world. These dauntless pilots continue to demonstrate the countless advantages that MT Propellers have over the competition, including the exclusive reverse option - only MT has it!