Noun
STOL
(aviation) Acronym of short takeoff and landing. An aircraft that needs a shorter minimum horizontal distance to accelerate in order to ascend into the air than typical fixed wing types.
A grass runway of convert is available, allowing access to small STOL aircraft skilfully piloted. Source: Internet
An important aspect of Harrier STOL operations aboard Naval carriers was the "ski jump" raised forward deck, which gave the craft additional vertical momentum at takeoff. Source: Internet
Hawker Siddeley noted that STOL operation provided additional benefits over VTOL operation, saving fuel and allowing the aircraft to carry more ordnance. Source: Internet
Due to the high price of turboprop engines, they are mostly used where high-performance short-takeoff and landing ( STOL ) capability and efficiency at modest flight speeds are required. Source: Internet
In addition, these services operated their own small aviation units to assist their maritime patrol capabilities, with Hai Guang and CMS operating a handful of Harbin Z-9 helicopters, and a maritime patrol aircraft based on the Harbin Y-12 STOL transport. Source: Internet
Mayor of Blackfalds Medolie Stol said it's a bit of a financial risk, but believes it's necessary to be ready for future energy costs. Source: Internet