From 14-17 June, Knokke-Heist will write a new page in its history of aviation, when planes, both vintage and modern, will land on the beach in a STOL (Short Take Off and Landing) competition. The pilots will try to land and take off as slowly and accurately as possible on the sand, trying to establish the shortest combined distance. This world-first STOL competition on a beach may even create some new world records. Whatever the case may be, the event guarantees to deliver the unique and unexpected!
The competition is simple. The winner in each category is defined as the combination (adding together) of take-off and landing distance (a cycle). The take-off distance is measure from the aircraft fully stopped to the point at which the main wheels leave the ground the last time. The landing is the distance measured from the main wheels of the aircraft at a complete stop from the arrival line. If the aircraft touches before the arrival line, then that ‘cycle’ is voided. See video below for more info.
There are multiple categories for participating planes, each coming with a prize thanks to our sponsors or partners. See below for all categories and prizes.
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