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!

High Sierra Fly-In 2018
High Sierra Fly-In 2018. Photo by Marc Ausman
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Key Takeaways:

  • The High Sierra Fly-In (HSF) is a highly popular and growing event for aviators and outdoor enthusiasts, organized by Kevin Quinn on a Nevada dry lakebed.
  • The event's signature feature is a STOL-Drag Race competition, showcasing pilots' short takeoff and landing skills with a diverse range of aircraft, including Mike Patey's winning Draco.
  • HSF fosters a vibrant community of "rugged individualist aviators" who combine their passion for big-tire taildragger flying with outdoor adventure, attracting record attendance of over 400 airplanes and 1,000 people.
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Marc Ausman and Rob Dehoney in front of Cessna 185
Marc Ausman and Rob Dehoney in front of Cessna 185 at the High Sierra Fly-In 2018. Photo courtesy of Marc Ausman

Isabel Goyer

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.
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