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The main purpose of the STOL kits is to improve on an al- ready great airfoil by maintaining airflow under the wing and directing it to where it is needed most.


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If you are the owner of a small aircraft in Kelowna, you are likely familiar with Sto- lairus. This Transport Canada Approved (AMO#80-07) company specializes in repairs and maintenance for small to medium sized aircraft up to and includ- ing 12,500lbs. However Stolairus does so much more in their 5,400 sq foot hangar and office facility at the north end of the Kelowna International Airport.


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After touring the Stolairus facilities with the Accountable Executive Keith Ander- sen, it became evident that out of this relatively small building comes some quite amazing technology. Stolairus acquired the assets of AOG Air Support in 2006 and has continued manufacturing and marketing various safety and performance modifications for the deHavilland DHC-2 Beaver & DHC-3 Otter. These modifica- tions include STOL Kits, Wing Angle Kits, Upgross Kits and Float Stretch Kits, all of which increase the safety and perfor- mance characteristics of these amazing out-of-production aircraft.


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Though originally built as a Bush aircraft, many have been used in the military by the USA, Britain and Canada and flown in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. The Beaver and Otter aircraft are now essen- tial aircraft used by bush pilots in northern and rural regions all over Canada, USA and Australia. Known as STOL aircraft, these planes have the unique capability of a Short Take Off or Landing, eliminating the need for long concrete runways. It is because of this capability that it is impera- tive to not only maintain these aircraft, but also improve the way that they


operate. “The main purpose of the STOL kits”, Andersen explains, “is to improve on an already great airfoil by maintaining airflow under the wing and directing it to where it is needed most.” Once installed on the Beaver and Otter aircraft, the STOL kit adds a leading edge cuff to what was originally a flat wing. In addition to the cuffed wing, drooped wingtips and wing fences are installed, increasing the aircrafts lift by 30% and reducing stall speeds by the same figure. This is a major benefit when carrying heavier loads in and out of small lakes and outposts, which also increases the operator’s productivity. With Stolairus’ Beaver & Otter Upgross Kits, the DHC-2 Beaver’s weight capac- ity increases from 5,100lbs to 5,370lbs, while the DHC-3 Otter’s weight capacity increases from 7,967lbs to 8,367lbs and can go as high as 9,000lbs.


ONLINE SHOPPING In addition to the STOL kits and Upgross kits, those looking for various other upgrades for these planes can simply add them to their online shopping cart. Once your order is placed, Stolairus ships the entire kit, including approved installation instructions and MOT/FAA approvals to the aircrafts maintenance shop where it can be easily installed. Other available kits include various cargo door and seat modifications, and a Walter Turbine Otter Conversion, which reduces the overall weight of the Otter and increases its horsepower by 25%.


As Andersen says, “With no other planes in the market that can fly into these [hard to reach] areas”, Stolairus is certainly doing their part to improve the efficiency and maintain the sustainability of the Beaver and Otter aircraft.


For more information or to order online: www.stolairus.com.


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