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 is a unique annual event for aviators and outdoor enthusiasts held on a Nevada dry lakebed, featuring a new form of STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) competition called STOL-Drag Race.
Founded by Kevin Quinn, the event has successfully grown into a safe and community-focused gathering for pilots who love the outdoors and big tire taildragger flying.
The 2018 event saw record attendance with over 400 airplanes and 1,000 people, showcasing a diverse range of aircraft and highlighting Mike Patey's winning Draco in the STOL Drag race.

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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.