Presented by: TL Sport Aircraft | Redefining Sport Aviation
This year's lineup brings together an exceptional mix of world-class STOL pilots, purpose-built backcountry aircraft, and serious piloting talent — representing the very best of the STOL community. From legendary competitors to fan favorites, these pilots will be demonstrating their short takeoff and spot landing skills in front of thousands of spectators on the grass runway in Paradise City.
STOL Invitational Schedule
• Tuesday, April 14 — 7:00 PM
• Wednesday, April 15 — 1:00–2:00 PM
• Thursday, April 16 — 7:00 PM
• Friday, April 17 — 7:00 PM
📍Paradise City - Grass Runway 8/26
2026 STOL Invitational Pilot Roster
• Jerry Clemens — Aviat Husky A1C-200 • #17
• Jared Garretson — Backcountry Super Cub "The Boss" • #603
• Warren Grobbelaar — 1955 Cessna 180 • #46
• Sheldon Heatherington — Zenith 750 "STOL Redbird" • #32
• David Kerley — Just Aircraft Highlander "Grasshopper" • #11
• Ryan Melendez — Piper Super Cub "Goldie" • #222
• Levi Noguess — Legend Nomad • #55
• Rick Ness — Smith Super Cub PA-18 • #17
• Daniel Reynolds — Chinook "Valdez Special" • #9
• Dave Rowe — Kitfox Series 5/7 "Freedom Fox" • #26
• Wayne Smith — Kitfox Series 5 • #72
• Hal Stockman — Badlands Traveler Vaquero "Lawnmower 4.1" • #03
• Luke Strandlund — Murphy Super Rebel • #26
• Brian Steck — American Legend MOAC "High Strung" • #513
• Patrick McInteer — Badlands Traveler • #40
