Just Aircraft is at SNF presenting their new and improved SuperSTOL. New features include an airfield horizontal stabilizer with outboard air fences, wing spoilers for increased roll control, a new flap mechanism, a new tail wheel locking mechanism, and a fuselage extended by 24″!Gary Schmitt, one of the partners at Just Aircraft, says the new aircraft cruises faster and lands slower. How neat is that?!
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