This fireside chat recap is from FLYING’s “What’s Next in General Aviation” Virtual Event on Wednesday.
Virtual Event: What’s It Like to Invent a New Aviation Sport?
Key Takeaways:
- STOL pilot Kevin Quinn founded the High Sierra Fly-In, a massive backcountry aviation event in Nevada described as the "Burning Man" of aviation, which grew from a small gathering into a highly organized event requiring FAA accreditation.
- Quinn also invented STOL Drag, a competitive landing and takeoff event that emphasizes power-energy management and advanced pilot skills, with a mission to make good pilots even better.
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