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
High Sierra Fly-In airplane owners like to do two things: complain about the playa dust which, they stress repeatedly, gets everywhere, and then, after the event, discuss how much washing their plane makes them sorry it’s over and pine for next year’s event. Photo by Deon Mitton
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