The Great Lakes STOL 2025

Join us for an unforgettable weekend of aviation, competition, and camaraderie at the Great Lakes STOL 2025! This fly-in camp-out event welcomes spectators, aviation enthusiasts, pilots, and STOL contestants to experience an exciting weekend of flying and competition.

 

Event Details:

Camping: Aircraft underwing camping available with required facilities. Limited electricity, bring generators if needed. RV and camper spots available.

Amenities: Multiple restaurants and a grocery store within walking distance.

Food: Donation-based breakfast Sunday by the Chesaning Sportsplane Association and an on-field food truck.

 

STOL Contest - Sunday
Breakfast: 7:00 AM
Pilot Meeting: 8:00 AM
Competition Start: 9:30 AM

 

Classes:

Spam Can Class – Compete against your aircraft’s book numbers. A fun way to test pilot skill over equipment. Eligible aircraft include C172, Piper Cherokee, Mooney, RVs, C150, Power gliders, Quick Silvers, anything you bring can fit in this class.

 

100 HP & Under Vintage Class – For classic, low-powered aircraft like J3/J5 Cubs, Champs, Chiefs, C140s, C120s, and Taylorcrafts.

 

Touring Class – 4-seat aircraft such as C170s, tailwheel-converted C172s, Maules, Stinson 108s, Aeronca Sedans, and C180s (also eligible for Spam Can Class)

 

Bush Class – 2-seat, high-performance STOL aircraft like 100+ HP Cubs, Scouts, and Huskies.

 

Experimental Class – Homebuilt STOL/backcountry aircraft.