STOL Creek Aviation LLC

04/21/2026

Here is a first for me, three RV-12’s in the shop at the same time.

04/08/2026

Checking for crankshaft twist after a prop strike.

03/28/2026

Two Badlands Traveler builds with 200hp EDGE Performance EP918Ti engines. I’m so excited to see them fly!

03/16/2026

N232DP just went to its new home this morning. I’m so excited for its new owner.

03/13/2026

I got the new E-Props Glorieuse 82.7in constant speed prop installed on the Norden. With a total weight of under 10lbs for the whole set-up (prop, governor, regulator, spinner) and a low moment of inertia it is very gearbox friendly. I got 651lbs of static thrust and above 2,000fpm climb rate. Here are some numbers I got in cruise at 15,000ft. The outside air temp was 18f and I kept the RPM at 5,450.

IAS TAS GPH MAP
104 132 6.0 31.5
109 138 6.5 33.9
113 142 7.0 36.3
115 145 7.5 37.9
118 150 8.0 40.4

02/15/2026

Excited to have the new Zlin Aviation USA website up and running. It has a ton of information and a build configurator for customizing a Norden exactly the way you like it. Pass this on to anyone who might be interested in a new Rotax 916iS powered bush plane.

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02/01/2026

Got to show the Zlin Norden to a perspective Buyer this last week. Here is a landing and takeoff with zero wind. Everyone who tries this airplane loves it. I can sell you a brand new one optioned up the way you like it or I currently have this one for sale at a reduced price. Let me know if you’re interested in an amazing airplane.

01/15/2026

Here is the takeoff. The airport weather said 22 gusting to 29. This Norden handled it very well, I had to hold about 10mph higher airspeed on landing to keep it steady and taxing was no issue. This is my current demo plane and it is for sale at a discount to make room for the next one coming in. Contact me to check it out.

01/15/2026

Playing in the Kansas wind.

01/12/2026

Just got some high altitude data in the Norden. I have an 80in four blade ground adjustable E-Prop. I put extra pitch in to be at a better power setting up high. Here are the results. (Note the 131TAS at 5.5gph! Very efficient) Mosaic will allow this plane to have a constant speed prop and unlock this potential.

ALT IAS TAS RPM GPH MAP
7,500 126 140 5,500 8.2 40.5
10,000 122 145 5,500 7.2 36.8
12,500 115 140 5,500 7.1 36.3
12,500 114 139 5,410 6.5 34.8
12,500 109 134 5,250 6.0 32.9
12,500 107 131 5,130 5.5 31.4
12,500 102 124 4,960 5.0 30.0