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Watch: STOL Star Has Axle Failure at Sun ‘n Fun, Then He and His Team Go to Work

Follow along as Steve Henry and his crew get their aircraft back in the air just two days after the incident.

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Steve Henry hangs on after his aircraft goes nose first during an early-week run at the National STOL Series demonstration at Sun 'n Fun. [YouTube screenshot]
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Key Takeaways:

  • STOL pilot Steve Henry experienced an axle failure during a landing demonstration at Sun 'n Fun, causing his aircraft to go into a ground loop.
  • Despite the incident, Henry's team, led by crew chief Josh Richling, successfully repaired his Just Aircraft Highlander, "Yee Haw," and had it flying again within two days.
  • The entire incident and the team's rapid repair process were documented, offering viewers the opportunity to see the event and recovery effort.
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During the first day of the National STOL Series demonstration at Sun ‘n Fun earlier this month, STOL mainstay Steve Henry had an axle failure during a landing that put his aircraft into a ground loop nose first, with Henry along for the ride.

Thanks to Henry and his team, you get the opportunity to fly with Henry up to and during the incident, then see the entire team, including FLYING contributor and crew chief Josh Richling, go to work to get Henry’s Just Aircraft Highlander, No. 44 Yee Haw, back in the air just two days later.

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