This trip culminated in what we're calling the "STOL Gym" where I was training with Former Thunderbird F16 pilot Trevor ...

The EU is studying a stealth-focused turboprop light attack aircraft to address an aging fleet and low-intensity mission ...

From the C-141 Starlifter to the C-17 Globemaster III, the USAF's capabilities have evolved over time. What will be the ...

The STOL drag event took place on a dry desert lake bed in the High Sierras, north of Reno. STOL stands for short take-off ...

Growing up, Annie Vogel wanted to be a million different things. Earning her pilot license, flying an airplane 15 metres off ...

In 1980, the U.S. was desperate to rescue hostages in Tehran, and desperation breeds engineering insanity. Operation Credible Sport aimed to turn a C-130 into a “Super STOL” aircraft that could drop ...

This 2025 KFA Explorer UL-600 is a low-time bush plane built for off-field flying. It has STOL kits that help it take off and land in very short places, big bush wheels, and a strong suspension for ...

The carrier has mostly been used for HADR missions, and debates about its utility have raged since it entered into service in 1997. Made in Spain and modeled after the light aircraft carrier Príncipe ...

Bearhawk Aircraft announced the first flight of the first kit-built Bearhawk Model 5 aircraft. The new Bearhawk 5 is a 6-Place design that performs exceptionally well on unimproved runways and in ...

With this acquisition, Bridger expands its Super Scooper fleet from six to eight aircraft. The deal further cements its status as the largest privately held Super Scooper fleet globally. The buyout is ...

Boeing is one of the biggest and oldest manufacturers of large airframes, and some of its planes are pretty odd. People associate it with well-known commercial airliners like the 737, the 767, and the ...