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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.