High Sierra Fly-In Special Gallery

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The High Sierra Fly-In (HSF) is a large gathering of hundreds of aviators and over 200 aircraft, mainly taildraggers, at a remote dry lake in the high country of Nevada, known as Dead Cow Lake.
  • The event fosters a DIY spirit, focusing on backcountry flying and activities such as STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) drag races, communal socializing, and "hangar flying."
  • Despite challenging weather, including high winds, the fly-in attracts a diverse range of aircraft and enthusiasts, highlighting the growing passion for adventurous aviation.
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1959 Broussard
A 1959 Broussard, a French postwar liaison plane built by Max Holste Avions, took home the unofficial title of rarest bird at Dead Cow this year. PHOTO: Deon Mitton
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