STOL Operations Exercise

Personnel from the Emerging Technologies Research & Development Section participated in an FAA tabletop exercise with Electra Aero Inc on June 23, 2026 to address policy associated with Electra's proposed short takeoff and landing (STOL) operations for exposition/demonstration and to establish a framework across FAA lines of business (AVS, ARP, and ATO) regarding these operations in the National Airspace System. The Section is particularly interested in this activity, as it will allow researchers to conduct data collection on the landing and takeoff performance of Electra's aircraft in a more controlled environment, which will provide more accurate data collection. The results of these data will be used by ARP to support development of new design standards for eVTOL landing facilities.

Jim Patterson | ANG-E263