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

Jon Humberd expertly demonstrates a very short take-off and landing in his "Super 701" Zenith STOL on a very gusty day in Calhoun, Georgia, winning the STOL competition with a measured 41-foot take-off and a 40-foot landing (in winds gusting up to a reported 32 knots!) #flyitlikeyouSTOLit #super701 #SkyJeep #BuildItFlyIt | 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