With beautiful weather, the world’s largest backcountry event, the High Sierra Fly-In was back in the swing of things last week, appearing as though nothing ever happened after taking 2020 off because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
High Sierra Fly-In 2021 Brings In New Competitors
Key Takeaways:
- The High Sierra Fly-In, the world's largest backcountry aviation event, successfully returned after a hiatus, drawing pilots and aircraft from around the globe for flying and camaraderie.
- The STOL Drag competition was a highlight, featuring exciting races across Bronze, Silver, and Gold classes with both veteran and new competitors.
- Newcomer Jon Hakala won the Bronze class, 18-year-old Austin Clemens took the Silver class with his specialized prop, and Toby Ashley secured the Gold class with his highly modified Carbon Cub.
- The event emphasized skill development and community, encouraging pilots to learn their aircraft's limits and highlighting the sport's inclusivity for various aircraft types and experience levels.
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