STOL/VTOL Aircraft Characteristics, Terminal Navigation and Air Traffic Control

The STOL and VTOL air transportation system depends on the timely coordinated development of the aircraft, the navigation, and the air traffic control facilities and the ground space facilities. This paper discusses the aircraft characteristics as a background to the manner in which STOL and VTOL aircraft will be operated in both intra- and intercity operation and considers the impact on the navigation and air traffic control.