High Sierra Fly-In Special Gallery

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Key Takeaways:

  • The High Sierra Fly-In (HSF) is an annual gathering of nearly 200 aircraft, predominantly taildraggers, held on the remote Dead Cow Lake playa in the high country of Nevada.
  • The event fosters a "DIY" spirit, featuring backcountry flying, STOL drag races, hangar flying, camping, and communal activities like fireworks and chili.
  • HSF welcomes diverse aircraft types, including numerous kitbuilt planes, and takes place in a brisk, dry, and sometimes windy environment, utilizing the lakebed as a vast landing surface.
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Tailgating at the High Sierra Fly-In
It’s the best kind of tailgating, and when at Dead Cow, when the weather is brisk, well, a hot bowl of chili seems fitting. PHOTO: Alex Wells
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