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Crosswinds S.T.O.L.
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What We Do

Crosswinds S.T.O.L. builds, rebuilds, modifies and designs modifications for light aircraft. We have over fifty years of experience and more than 60 multiple STC's and countless field approvals.  We have developed and refined a process of systems integration we call "Balanced Systems" using this approach Crosswinds S.T.O.L. produces highly modified Piper PA-18 SuperCubs, PA-12 & 14 Cruisers, PA-20 & 22 Pacers, AmericanChampion /Citabria, Stinson, TaylorCraft, Aeroncas, Cessna and  Experimental Aircraft. These aircraft are driven by the hands of some of Alaska’s most serious and prestigious Bush Pilots, pilots who’s very life and livelihood depend on unexcelled performance.

Who We Are

Crosswinds S.T.O.L. is an Alaskan company founded in 1959 when Cal Center started Crosswinds Outfitters Flying Service at Tolsona Lake, near Glennallen, Alaska. Over the years Cal Center with his talented young son Charly by his side designed and tested many modifications that are used in many different aircraft types today.  Charly Center has continued the business where his father left off.  Charly Center moved the business to Wasilla, Alaska in the 1970's to be close to his mother. Charly renamed the business after Crosswinds Lake in Glennallen, Alaska where he was raised, S.T.O.L. comes from the part of aviation Cal Center had contributed the most to, improving the flight characteristics of light aircraft. Crosswinds S.T.O.L. is the culmination of two generations and over fifty years of meticulous craftsmanship and innovation and years of testing light aircraft in Alaska's rugged bush environment. 

How We Started

Crosswinds S.T.O.L. began flying for their guide business near Glennallen, Alaska. Like many of the early pioneers of short rugged mountain landing sites at elevation, Cal Center was forced to begin repairing & modifying broken airplanes. Cal incorporated his experience with what other pilots were asking for, better performance, reliability, durability and utility. The local pilots liked the modifications and began using them on their own aircraft. Hands on experience showed what was working and what was failing and what needed improvement. Cal Center received a governors commendation for his role in Alaskan aviation. Through real world research and development science and engineering Crosswinds S.T.O.L. leads the industry in light aircraft modification.

 

Telephone
(907) 376-8069
FAX
(907 376-8071
Postal address
PO BOX 298783
          Wasilla, Alaska  99629
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General Information: crosswinds@crosswindsstol.com
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