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 is an annual four-day gathering for outdoor enthusiast aviators on a Nevada dry lakebed, founded by Kevin Quinn, fostering a community around backcountry flying and adventure.
  • The event's signature competition is the STOL-Drag Race, which combines short takeoff and landing performance with flying skill and quick turn proficiency.
  • The 2018 Fly-In achieved record attendance with over 400 airplanes and 1,000 people, showcasing a diverse range of aircraft, and saw Mike Patey's "Draco" win the STOL Drag race.
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High Sierra Fly-In
High Sierra Fly-In 2018. Photo by 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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