High Sierra Fly-In Special Gallery

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Key Takeaways:

  • The High Sierra Fly-In (HSF) is a significant annual gathering of over 200 aircraft, predominantly taildraggers, and hundreds of aviators on a remote dry lakebed in the high country of Nevada.
  • The event celebrates backcountry flying, featuring a diverse range of aircraft from Super Cubs to powered parachutes, with highlights including STOL drag races and informal "hangar flying."
  • HSF embodies a DIY and communal spirit, with attendees camping, enjoying homegrown entertainment like fireworks, and embracing the brisk, often windy conditions of the remote desert environment.
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1969 Citabria and 1977 Scout at the High Sierra Fly-In
Taildraggers, tents and fleece layers were the order of the day at HSF ’17. Here a 1969 Citabria and a 1977 Scout provide a great-looking contrast to the desert backdrop. PHOTO: Alex Wells
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