ArkanSTOL the only backcountry flying competition held in the Ozark mountains at Byrd's Adventure Center (51AR) began as an idea started around a campfire.
The 2022 STOL Invitational part of the Twilight Flight Fest at EAA AirVenture featured standing room only crowds on the ultralight field, as people began gathering more than an hour in advance to secure a good viewing spot to see their favorite STOL pilots and YouTube stars.