Today’s STOL Competition at Hartford Municipal Airport (HXF) in **Hartford, Wisconsin**, kicks off under cloudy conditions. Overcast skies, light winds, and summer temps in the high 70s give pilots an ideal backdrop to fine-tune their approaches, test their aircraft’s limits, and dial in their performance ahead of the main event. The ramp is buzzing with activity as teams make final adjustments and spectators gather to watch some of the best in the sport prepare for takeoff. All eyes turn to the

Steve Henry at Sodbusters STOL our pre-oshkosh STOL competition in Hartford, WI. | National STOL Series

Congratulations to the Zenith STOL "Sky Jeep" pilots for their excellent flying at the 2019 New Zealand Bush Pilot Championships! 1st place STOL Competition (1325 lbs): Chris Anderson (Zenith STOL) 2nd place STOL Competition (1325 lbs): Hamish Crowe (Zenith STOL) Shortest Takeoff: Deane Phillip (Zenith STOL) Shortest Landing: Chris Anderson (Zenith STOL) | Zenith Aircraft

Zomato’s CEO just invested $20M in LAT, an aerospace startup building STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) aircrafts But why would a food-tech founder enter aviation? These compact aircrafts, designed for 24 passengers and 1500 km range, can take off from small spaces, hinting at a game-changing possibility: ultra-fast deliveries. Imagine Zomato using these for premium products, emergency medicines, or even inter-state travel! Is this just an investment, or a glimpse into the future of logistics? Le