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.

Key Takeaways:

• The High Sierra Fly-In is a unique and growing annual aviation event held at a remote dry lakebed ("Dead Cow") near Reno, Nevada, offering a "Burning Man-Meets-Oshkosh" experience focused on backcountry flying.
• Key activities include exciting STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) Drag races, formation flying, camping, and social gatherings like bonfires and fireworks, attracting a wide variety of aircraft and highly skilled pilots.
• It fosters a strong sense of community, camaraderie, and hands-on learning, emphasizing safety and personal responsibility, and is seen as a refreshing force for inspiring and promoting general aviation.

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