On June 18 - 19, EAA Chapter 292 will be hosting the “STOL WARS & Vans fly-in”. It’s open to the public and GA aircraft, but focused on STOL type aircraft (Short Takeoff and Landing).

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Oregon’s Independence airport, 7S5, will be closed to aircraft traffic for 3.5 hours (9:30AM to 1:00pm) on the 19th, see NOTAM when posted. This short closure is a function of the premier event,

a limited STOL competition for Experimental and Certified aircraft… and experienced pilots.

 

STOL event starts at 10:00, NOTAM will be canceled as soon as competition is finished, but no later than 1:00PM.

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Registration: STOL pilots wanting to apply for a spot in the STOL competition… must first register for the FLY-IN and pay a $10 fee (to be covered by EAA insurance) There you will find instructions for STOL registration. About 25 positions are planned, first come first served. Register here.

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STOL registration is subject to approval from information returned on STOL Application. Applications must be requested from the Fly-in page via email, then emailed out. Once approved, a ‘Safety

Packet’ will be emailed needing signatures. Return signed forms at Pilot Briefing Sunday June 19 th at 0830.

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This year we are following EAA National requirements - same as Oshkosh STOL event. Registered STOL pilots must show proof of liability insurance, please include document with your Safety Packet

at Pilot Briefing.

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Aircraft Classes will be divided into five classes at this time.

• Certified at 1320 GW and under = (LSA)

• Experimental at 1320 GW and under = (EXP LSA)

• Certified over 1320 GW = (BUSH)

• Experimental over 1320 GW = (EXP BUSH)

• Touring (TOUR) aircraft designed for (4+) seats

 

More classes are being proposed.

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Avgas available 24/7.

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Star Duster Café is open from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Also, Boy Scouts will be selling (great) hotdogs or burgers or polish sausage for lunch at EAA building.

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Motels, banks, restaurants available locally in the towns of Independence and Monmouth.