Jerry Clemens of Parsons, KS is nose down Saturday as he comes in for a short landing in his Aviat Husky aircraft during the inaugural Deep South Husky Shootout at the Jennings Airport. Pilots from across the South demonstrated their piloting skills on short takeoff and landings on the grassy runway.

Adam Plunkett of Lake Providence, La. demonstrates his landing skills while flying in an Aviat Husky aircraft Saturday during the Deep South Husky Shootout at the Jennings Airport. The competition was based on the shortest distance in takeoff and landings.

Adam Gordon of Oakdale attempts a short landing in his Carbon Cub on Saturday during the inaugural Deep South Husky Shootout at the Jennngs Airport. Pilots had their flying skills pushed to the limit while being judged for the length of their takeoffs and landings.

Jacob Whitstine of Holly Ridge, La. removes fuel from his friend's Aviat Husky aircraft to make it lighter before competing in the inaugural Deep South Husky Shootout on Saturday at the Jennings Airport. The single-elimination event focused on piloting skills and less about the aircraft.

Bren Caswell of Egan and his daughters, Josie-Beth, 2, and Effi-Anna, 5, walk among the planes on display Saturday during the inaugural Deep South Husky Shootout at the Jennings Airport. More than a dozen planes and a helicopter were on display with many competing for bragging rights as the best Husky pilot.