Aerial Hijinks At The High Sierra Fly-In

The annual dry lake fly-in was the biggest yet by a wide margin, and there was more news than just Draco, but still, Draco was there!

Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 10:14 AM ET

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High Sierra Fly-In 2018. Photo by Marc Ausman

Key Takeaways:

The High Sierra Fly-In (HSF) is a popular annual event on a Nevada dry lakebed, founded by Kevin Quinn, uniting outdoor enthusiast aviators for friendship, adventure, and flying.
A core feature of the event is the unique STOL-Drag Race competition, which tests pilots' short-field performance, flying skill, and quick turn proficiency with a variety of aircraft.
The 2018 event saw record attendance of over 400 airplanes and 1,000 people, enjoying excellent weather, and Mike Patey's "Draco" took home top honors in the STOL Drag race.

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High Sierra Fly-In 2018 — High Sierra Fly-In 2018. Photo by Marc Ausman

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A commercial pilot, Isabel Goyer has been flying for more than 40 years, with hundreds of different aircraft in her logbook and thousands of hours. An award-winning aviation writer, photographer and editor, Ms. Goyer led teams at Sport Pilot, Air Progress and Flying before coming to Plane & Pilot in 2015.