High Sierra Fly-In Special Gallery

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Key Takeaways:

  • The High Sierra Fly-In (HSF) is a significant backcountry aviation gathering held on a remote dry lakebed in Nevada, attracting over 200 diverse aircraft, primarily taildraggers, and hundreds of pilots.
  • The event emphasizes "backcountry flying" and STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) capabilities, featuring activities like STOL drag races on the vast, natural landing surface of Dead Cow Lake.
  • HSF cultivates a communal and DIY atmosphere, encouraging camping, tailgating, and "hangar flying" despite challenging weather, highlighting a vibrant community passionate about remote aviation.
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Kitfox V at the High Sierra Fly-In
A Kitfox V done in red, white and blue slips it a bit at the finish line of the STOL Drag Race, the accepted technique for getting slowed down for a quicker and shorter landing roll. PHOTO: Alex Wells
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