High Sierra Fly-In 2018

The coolest fly-in in the world keeps getting bigger without losing the qualities that made it great when it was new.

High Sierra Fly-In 2018
High Sierra Fly-In 2018. Photo by Jim Raeder
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Key Takeaways:

  • The High Sierra Fly-In is an annual "Burning Man-Meets-Oshkosh" aviation event held on a remote Nevada lakebed, emphasizing backcountry flying, camaraderie, and hands-on learning.
  • The event, which started small and has grown significantly, welcomes diverse aircraft for camping, flying, and competitive STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) Drag races, with a strong focus on safety.
  • It fosters a vibrant community among pilots of all backgrounds, promoting aviation enthusiasm, shared knowledge, and responsible flying, thus inspiring creativity and future engagement in the industry.
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High Sierra Fly-In 2018
Already building up respectable coats of playa dust, a lineup of taildraggers greets the Nevada morning. Photo by Deon Mitton
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