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Valdez Fly-In STOL Competition Winners

STOL Competition in Valdez - Photo by Justin Prax.STOL Competition in Valdez – Photo by Justin Prax.
2025 STOL Competition Winners:
Heavy Touring 1: Lukas Stutzer — Total: 214 — Prize: Two nights in the 727 Airplane Lodge donated by Fly8MA
 Heavy Touring 2: Cody Hanneman — Total: 332 — Prize: Tanis Cabin Heater donated by Hartzell Aviation ($475 value)
 Heavy Touring 3: Rod Hanson — Total: 518 — Prize: LED Landing Light ($319 value) donated by Whelen
 Light Touring 1: Stephen Spence — Total: 179 — Prize: Lightweight Camping Gear package sponsored by Prospector Outfitters ($800 value)
 Light Touring 2: Levi Althens — Total: 203 — Prize: H10-13.4 Headset ($360 value) donated by David Clark
 Light Touring 3: Mark Hasner — Total: 230 — Prize: BFR Training Voucher ($250 value) donated by Birch Creek Aviation
 Light Sport 1: Dan Reynolds — Total: 87 — Prize: $480 Deluxe Tailwheel Maintenance Tool Set donated by Ground Effect Tools plus $200 Aircraft Spruce gift cards
 Light Sport 2: Jon Kotwicki — Total: 153 — Prize: $200 Gift certificate from Stoddards Aircraft Parts and $100 Gift Certificate from Northland Aircraft Parts
 Light Sport 3: Tim Schrage — Total: 156 — Prize: iCom IC-A16 Handheld radio ($270 value) sponsored by AirCom Avionics in Fairbanks
 Bush Class 1: Cache Carr — Total: 182 — Prize: 31″ Alaskan Bushwheels
 Bush Class 2: George Pine — Total: 186 — Prize: LED Landing Light ( $319) value donated by Whelen
 Bush Class 3: Matt Wolsnyk — Total: 187— Prize: $200 Gift certificates from Northland Aircraft Parts in Anchorage and Fairbanks
 Alternate Bush 1: Kyle Bushman — Total: 136 — Prize: Experimental Tailwheel shock kit donated by T3 Tailwheel Suspensions.
 Alternate Bush 2: Nathan Rehak — Total: 144 — Prize: $200 gift card from Northern Lights Avionics
 Alternate Bush 3: Dustan Currier — Total: 167 — Prize: $150 of aviation swag donated by the Alaska Airmen Association
 Shortest Takeoff: Dan Reynolds — 49 ft
 Shortest Landing: Dan Reynolds — 37 ft
Undaunted Air Show Planes in Valdez – Photo by Justin Prax
Scott Sexton getting ready for his Aerobatic Routine