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!
Key Takeaways:
- The High Sierra Fly-In, organized by Kevin Quinn, is an annual gathering of outdoor enthusiast aviators on a Nevada dry lakebed.
- The event's highlight is its unique STOL-Drag Race competition, combining short field performance with flying skill and quick turn proficiency, attracting a diverse range of aircraft.
- This year's fly-in saw record attendance of over 400 airplanes and 1,000 people, fostering a community passionate about the outdoors and big tire taildragger flying, with Mike Patey's custom "Draco" taking top honors in the STOL Drag race.
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