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High Sierra Fly-In 2021 Brings In New Competitors

Newcomer Jon Hakala flew his Zenith CH701 to a Bronze win at HSF2021. Leonardo Correa Luna
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Key Takeaways:

  • The High Sierra Fly-In, the world's largest backcountry aviation event, successfully returned after a year off, drawing pilots globally for flying and camaraderie.
  • The STOL Drag competition was a major highlight, with Jon Hakala (newcomer) winning Bronze, 18-year-old Austin Clemens winning Silver, and Toby Ashley securing Gold with his highly modified Carbon Cub.
  • The event showcased intense competition and a welcoming community, with winners emphasizing the importance of knowing one's aircraft and continuous skill development for STOL Drag.
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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.

Josh Richling

Josh Richling is a crew chief in the National STOL Series. He covers STOL competitions for FLYING.

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