Just aircraft llc is an american aircraft manufacturer based in walhalla, south carolina and founded by troy woodland in 2002. The landing procedure in just aircraft s new superstol seems nothing short of suicidal. Just aircraft offers superstol spoilers kit technical. This has created a renewed interest in many of us to see what is around us, and not just to dash as quickly as possible to a new destination. Fly the new just aircraft superstol fly the new just aircraft superstol. New photos new videos more photos cabin photos detail photos. And the superstol, an oldfashionedlooking plane with a fabriccovered. Just aircraft super stol experimental light sport aircraft. The landing procedure in just aircrafts new superstol seems nothing short of suicidal. Dec 16, 2012 troy doing some demo flying in the factory super stol prototype plane. My surprise birthday present was a tour of nearby just aircraft, prearranged by melinda platts hoover. Flying a just aircraft superstol on new ultralight alaskan. Unmatched stol performance you cant beat the husky for stol performance, fun flying, ease of handling, speed, comfort and range. A zenair ch701 stol demonstrates a very short take off roll sea level, with rotax.
Just aircraft cofounder troy woodland and a passenger were unhurt in a serious crash of woodlands superstol demonstrator after an apparent engine failure over hilly terrain near the companys. So i thumbeled on the just aircraft highlander of pat tritle and thought id just found the model to fulfil my criteria of a slow flying aircraft. The airplane is very lightweight the empty weight is 720 pounds. If i was in your shoes i would go with the cub and just get used to landing centerline and on the numbers, keeping a stabilized approach, and of course landing in a short distance. Customer spec kit aircraft builder superstol, superstol xl. Just aircraft superstol xl at oshkosh 2019 youtube. View from the cockpit vew from inside the plane showing the slats. Customer spec kit aircraft builder superstol, superstol. Just aircraft super stol experimental light sport aircraft us flight expo duration. The wing of the stol ch 701 is fitted with fixed leading edge slats and junker type fulllength flaperons. He states the smart slats and they move on their own. Hd video of a flight demonstration of the titan powered superstol xl including an inflight interview with harrison smith, just aircraft company test pilot and flight instructor. Just aircraft super stollike highlander based on scott. The aircraft is supplied as a kit for amateur construction.
I never thought an airplane would grace my land, but gary made it look easy. Anyone that does some online searching can see the trend. So by popular demand, we stopped by justaircraft earlier this month and low and behold, we flew the superstol xl. Justaircraft walhalla, south carolina local business. Just aircraft superstol big sky aviation builder assist. Hd video featuring just aircraft coowner, gary schmitt describing some of the flight characteristics of the rotax powered superstol to. Avalanche aviation, based in shropshire, uk are delighted to announce that we are now the official, sole dealer for just aircraft for the united kingdom and ireland just aircraft, founded in 2002 are based in walhalla, south carolina, usa. I did some research and found out that there is another one from just aircraft, the super stol and this is what im going for. One week wonder zenith ch 750 cruzer comes together in just 45 seconds. I popped on down to see troy at the just aircraft factory down in walhalla, south carolina. It is insane with the leading edge slats, fowler flaps and shock absorbing landing gear and tailwheel. My family and i would just have to trade our standard roadtrip song, ninetynine. Aug 19, 2016 building a kit is part of the american aviation dream but it isnt for everyone.
According to key partner gary schmitt, the companys first aircraft offering was the escapade, followed by the highlander in. Just aircraft cofounder unhurt in superstol crash flying. The fatigue characteristics of aircraft grade bolts are superior to other bolts and allow longer safe service life under cyclic loads like those experienced in aircraft. Believe it or not, the just aircraft superstol is even better. Stol airplane, stol in full short takeoff and landing, any of several fixedwing aircraft capable of taking off and landing on runways considerably shorter than those needed by conventional aircraft. Flying the awesome zenith stol ch 701 kit aircraft play all collection of stol ch 701 short take off and landing videos. The world truly seems to be smaller today, thanks in large part to aviation. Work crews finished hauling away the largest of the rocks and muddy stumps only a few days ago, turning what had been a leafy hill behind the just aircraft factory in. Just aircraft llc is an american aircraft kit manufacturer that specializes in the design and production of stol aircraft. If you are the folks at just aircraft, you make it larger and with the ability to support a more powerful engine. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of stol light aircraft in the form of kits for amateur construction and complete readytofly lightsport aircraft. If i was in your shoes i would go with the cub and just get used to landing centerline and on the numbers, keeping a stabilized approach, and of. The yet to be named aircraft s flight debut set for monday at the airventure ultralight area just aircraft of walhalla, sc, will demonstr just aircraft unveils their super stol highlander prototype aeronews network see more. The superstol is an american amateurbuilt stol aircraft, designed and produced by just aircraft of walhalla, south carolina.
Just aircraft is featuring its super stol xl at airventure this year. Cool idea, but its adding complexity to a plane that 99% of the owners cant or wont fly to the full potential anyways. View from inside the plane showing the slats popping open and decent rate. The high wings with the bulbous tires is reminiscent of just aircrafts popular super stol, but the xl is 24 inches longer in the fuselage and 6. Find him on on all social media as cory robin or flycory oshkosh stol competitor. This 400foot runway has a swamp at one end and a twostory brick building at the other. The superstol is a development of the just highlander and differs by the addition of automatic leading edge slats, a long stroke air shock robust landing. Landing short, or long, or a botched goaround, could bring disastrous consequences. National transportation safety board investigator shaun williams said monday afternoon that he was notified at about 11 a. Just s superstol xl offers unparalleled performance in short takeoffs, landings and slow flight. Experimental amateur built stol aircraft dan johnson at oshkosh details the superstol aircraft. The superstol is just aircraft australias short takeoff and landing version of the highlander the superstol is the latest product from just aircraft. This 22page booklet is a great resource of alaska moose hunter, regardless of experience level. Complete with automatic leading edge slats and fowler flaps and super shocks.
The red highwing, tailwheelequipped airplane mounted on tundra tires stole the show when it debuted. I travelled to the state of south carolina to meet up with the great folks from just aircraft in walhalla who build the. Troy doing some demo flying in the factory super stol prototype plane. Most aircraft of this type require a runway no more than 150 metres 500 feet long, which is about 10 times shorter than the average runway. Citing water in the fuel is complete bs and with an engine failure, there would still be remnants of the propeller attached to the hubgearbox.
Work crews finished hauling away the largest of the rocks and muddy stumps only a few days ago, turning what had been a leafy hill behind the just aircraft factory in tiny walhalla, south carolina. Have a look at this also, check out the just aircraft section of the wings forum click the link in the sidebar for the. They are manufacturers of kit built aircraft, the escapade, the highlander and, the amazing superstol. Sep 19, 2019 my surprise birthday present was a tour of nearby just aircraft, prearranged by melinda platts hoover.
Just aircraft unveils their super stol highlander prototype. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Just aircraft s super stol i was at the local airport taking some lessons this past weekend and 1 of these was lined up behind me getting fuel. Correction on the shocks from the company that makes them. If you gotta add spoilers for roll control when your landing it at 45 anyway cause you are scared of the deck angle, its simply a matter of small penis. Gary, of just aircraft, dropped in on saturday with his superstol. Valdez 2016 lsa class just aircraft super stol win youtube. According to key partner gary schmitt, the companys first aircraft offering. We got notification that there was an aircraft that had flipped at some point during the landing phase in palmer, williams said. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of stol light aircraft in the form of kits for amateur construction and complete readytofly lightsport aircraft just aircraft is a limited liability company woodland had worked at flying k. Robby pedersens best takeoff and landing from the 2016 valdez fly in. My favorite just aircraft super stol pic aircraft, bush. Have a look at this also, check out the just aircraft section of the wings forum click the link in the sidebar for the latest tips and gossip on just aircraft stuff. Flying is supposed to be about fun, and this pilot has clearly got that down pat.
Additionally the wing incorporates selfdeploying leading edge slats and long span fowler flaps to further improve the aircraft s stall range. Just aircraft is well known for its line of sporty twoplace taildraggers. Impressive folks building amazing stol lsa kit planes. View from the cockpit vew from inside the plane showing the slats popping open and. Just aircraft s superstol model can take off and land in amazingly short distances. I will be documenting the construction here, but meanwhile, here are a few links. Experimental amateurbuilt stol aircraft, just aircraft super stol. Most of us have seen the amazing stol performance of the just aircraft highlander. The just superstol is an american stol amateurbuilt aircraft, designed and produced by just aircraft of walhalla, south carolina. Superstol near full stall landing watch this ultra short landing of the superstol at the just aircraft factory runway. This is the first time ive seen an aircraft and thought, wow would that be super cool as an rc model. Remember this is not a view from a helicopter, although it might just as well be. Take a quick tour of the latest no hold barred super stol aircraft from just aircraft.
Now, for those of you who arent sure you can dedicate the time, big sky has an answer. Just aircraft unveils their super stol highlander prototype the yet to be named aircrafts flight debut set for monday at the airventure ultralight area by anthony liberatore. The default cub is probably the best in terms of freeware, but there are many payware options. That best describes just aircrafts superstol stretch xl. It is certified to fly with a gross weight in excess of a real ton 2200 lbs.
I travelled to the state of south carolina to meet up with the great folks from just aircraft in walhalla who build the superstol and highlander. Just aircrafts superstol model can take off and land in amazingly short distances. We fly the superstol and demonstrate some short takeoffs and landings in the just aircraft kitplane. That describes just aircrafts xl superstol, which is making its debut in paradise city at this weeks sun n fun. Just aircraft cofounder troy woodland and a passenger were unhurt in a serious crash of woodlands superstol demonstrator after an apparent engine. Sport pilot flying demonstrations of the awesome zenair ch701 lightsport utility kit airplane. Building a kit is part of the american aviation dream but it isnt for everyone. Apr 18, 2016 national transportation safety board investigator shaun williams said monday afternoon that he was notified at about 11 a.
Just aircraft debuts xl super stol general aviation news. However, all other users of the titan are unlike just aircrafts superstol, which itself has turned many a head at airshow demonstrations. This video shows the top 5 excellent drone inventions you probably never knew existed. May 27, 2014 we fly the superstol and demonstrate some short takeoffs and landings in the just aircraft kitplane. The superstol sports an all metal wing aerodynamically designed to enhance slow flight capabilities while also increasing cruise speed. Just aircraft, usa have announced that the price rise for kits and accessories has been delayed until 15012014. On final approach at 500 feet agl, chop engine power to idle and hold the control stick full aft. The highlander super stol smackdown ohio bush planes. The just aircraft superstol is based on the just highlander, a side by side seating taildragger, in a tractor configuration.
Stol aircraft aircraft manufacturers pitts, husky, eagle. Knik river, alaska unlike other places where speed may dominate pilot discussions, up here its all about how slow you can go. Grade 8 bolts are not interchangeable with aircraft an grade bolts. Experimental amateur built stol aircraft dan johnson at oshkosh details the superstol aircraft superstol near full stall landing watch this ultra short landing of the superstol at the just aircraft factory runway. The alaska moose hunting guidebook is now available. In this video we interview a husband and wife team hutch and wife ann who went to just aircraft to build their superstol they are seated in the airplane for this video. This compact superbright landing light mounts inside the wing leading edge slat.
You cant beat the husky for stol performance, fun flying, ease of handling, speed, comfort and range. Now, for those of you who arent sure you can dedicate the time, big. Stol aircraft kit planes light sport aircraft bush pilot bush plane airplane window airplane flying private plane model trains. I was searching for the little treacherous strip at the factory when the highlander super stol smackdown ohio bush planes on vimeo.
Additionally the wing incorporates selfdeploying leading edge slats and long span fowler flaps to further improve the aircrafts stall range. In this video, the pilot shows how the superstol can land with virtually no landing roll, even on a 50% upslope. My kit is scheduled to ship out of south carolina on june 1, 20 early july, 20. View online or download a free electronic version of our new zenith aircraft. Configured as a high wing, with sidebyside seats, and tundra tires, the. May 14, 2015 so i thumbeled on the just aircraft highlander of pat tritle and thought id just found the model to fulfil my criteria of a slow flying aircraft. Video recorded moments before the crash is just an example of what transpired leading to crash. Jul 23, 2015 just aircraft is featuring its super stol xl at airventure this year. Troy dropping in troy woodland lands the superstol at the just aircraft factory. Introducing the stol ch750 based on the popular stol ch 701 design from chris heintz that was first introduced more than 25 years ago, the stol ch 750 design incorporates all of the 701s amazing shortfield capabilities, while maximizing cabin size and load carrying capability allowed under the faas sport pilot light sport aircraft category. Designing a modern short takeoff and landing aircraft. Just103solo just aircraft llc stol aircraft, bush plane, experimental.
The superstol is the third product from just aircraft. Just escapade just aircraft llc just aircraft llc is. Stol ch 750 the ultimate short takeoff and landing kit and ultralight aircraft for. Super stol crazy landing at just aircraft hq youtube. Stol ch 750 light sport utility airplane from zenith aircraft. Sep 17, 2015 how do you improve on a popular backcountry aircraft design.
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