A row of aircraft line the tuft field of the Jennings Airport on Friday during the 5th annual Swamp National Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) competition series. The competition continues at 10 a.m. today with planes competing in separate classes to get the shortest distance in short take off and landings. Gates open at 9 a.m. (Doris Maricle / American Press)

Pilot David Kerley of Texas polishes his Just Aircraft homebuilt Highlander on Friday before competing in the sports class division during the 5th annual Swamp National Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) competition series at the Jennings Airport. The competition continues today at 10 a.m. Gates open at 9 a.m. (Doris Maricle / American Press)

Chip Ferguson of Galveston, Texas comes in for a short landing in his 1954 deHavilland Beaver aircraft on Friday during practices for the 5th annual Swamp National Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) competition series at the Jennings Airport. The event continues at 10 a.m. today with more than 40 pilots from across the U.S. testing their skills against some of the best STOL pilots. Gates open at 9 a.m. (Doris Maricle / American Press).

James Doucet, and his three-year-old son Kai Leedom, both of Jennings check out a Carbon Cub airplane on display Friday during the 5th annual Swamp National Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) competition series at the Jennings Airport. The two-day performance, which showcases the skills and performance level of pilots from across the U.S. and Canada, continues today with competitions at 10 a.m. Gates open at 9 a.m. (Doris Maricle / American Press)

Don and Adele Anderson of Simmesport check out a Just Aircraft homebuilt Highlander on Friday during the 5th annual Swamp National Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) competition series at the Jennings Airport. Activities continue at 10 a.m. today with more competition, airplane displays, warbird flights, a car show and more. Gates open at 9 a.m. (Doris Maricle / American Press)