High Sierra Fly-In Special Gallery

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Key Takeaways:

  • The High Sierra Fly-In (HSF) is a significant gathering of over 200 airplanes, primarily taildraggers, held annually at a remote dry lakebed (Dead Cow Lake) in the high country of Nevada.
  • The event emphasizes backcountry aviation, attracting a diverse range of aircraft, including kit-built planes and STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) aircraft, with activities like STOL drag races.
  • HSF fosters a communal, DIY atmosphere where attendees enjoy camping, "hangar flying" (socializing about aviation), and various informal events, often in brisk and rugged conditions.
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Jake Bunting's Super Cub at the High Sierra Fly-In
We don’t know if there was an award for baddest Super Cub, but if so, our vote would have gone to Jake Bunting’s big-tired beauty. PHOTO: Deon Mitton
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