The Ozark Backwoods Challenge is an entirely unique experience. Inspired by the challenging terrain of the Arkansas Ozarks, this competition tests not only a pilot’s skill, but demands extreme knowledge of equipment and unparalleled judgement. The terrain involves actual backwoods flying while adding the exciting elements of time trials with unpredictable river valley winds. All of these aspects combine to make this experience more complex than your average STOL competition!
Our second annual event will be set deep in the Ozarks at the legendary Byrd’s Adventure Center (51AR) on September 30th – Otober 3rd, 2021. Byrd’s is located in northwest Arkansas about 30 NM Southeast of Fayetteville.
Aviat Aircraft sponsored the first annual ArkanSTOL and we plan to sponsor this years competition as well. We enjoy the back country and love to support the sport of STOL (short landing and take off) in competitions where pilots and the general public can come and enjoy the fun.