The SwampSTOL event opened with a new look, logo, rules, and a completely new format of classes created by statistics from the previous year. [Credit: Cam Walton]
Key Takeaways:
The SwampSTOL event in Jennings, Louisiana, successfully took place despite muddy conditions, with competitors adeptly navigating the challenging landscape.
The event introduced a new class format based on actual aircraft performance data, featuring new categories like the Rookie Class for newcomers and the Unlimited Class for top-tier competitors.
Winners were determined across six classes (Touring, Bush, Adventure, Rookie, Sport, Unlimited), with Steve Henry achieving an impressive 35-foot combined score in the Unlimited Class.
The competition was complemented by local hospitality, including a crawfish boil, and an emotional send-off for STOL Queen Anitra Goddard.
After a nearly rained-out practice, SwampSTOL lived up to its name, turning the normally beautiful grass field in Jennings, Louisiana into a wet, mud-filled landscape.
The locals were undeterred, arriving in their muck boots. The runway was high ground and competition continued as scheduled. Braking was challenging.
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