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Husky National STOL Series Kicks Off New Season in Lakeland

The Central Florida Classic featured notable additions, and absences.

Timmy Fonseca piloted the first Piper Comanche to compete in the National STOL Series. Courtesy: National STOL Series
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Key Takeaways:

  • The 2021-22 Husky National STOL Series began with the Central Florida Classic in Lakeland, marking the launch of the largest STOL series in the U.S.
  • A new Light Sport Class debuted for aircraft with 100 hp or less and no flaps, won by Nick Poucher of the Lakeland Aero Club, a high school flying club that also hosted the event.
  • The event saw various class winners, including Jon Humberd and Warren Grobbelar, and awarded unique trophies crafted from actual MT propellers.
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The 2021-22 Husky National STOL Series began last weekend in Lakeland, Florida—home of the famous Sun n’ Fun event—with the Central Florida Classic.

The National STOL Series is the largest series for STOL in the U.S. The 2021-22 tour will feature five stops, with more in the works.

Josh Richling

Josh Richling is a crew chief in the National STOL Series. He covers STOL competitions for FLYING.

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