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!

Isabel Goyer

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 gathering for aviation and outdoor enthusiasts held on a Nevada dry lakebed, spearheaded by Kevin Quinn.
The event is known for its unique STOL-Drag Race competition, showcasing pilots' short field performance and flying skill, and attracting a community of big-tire taildragger aficionados.
The 2018 High Sierra Fly-In saw record attendance with over 400 airplanes and 1,000 people, featuring a diverse array of aircraft and Mike Patey's Draco winning the STOL Drag race.

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High Sierra Fly-In 2018. Photo by Marc Ausman

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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.