trentp
09-14-2017, 10:23 AM
Hi all,
Just realized the High Sierra Fly In is about 4 weeks away. Just checking to see who from this forum will be heading out??
For those who aren't familiar, the High Sierra Fly In is a backcountry fly in that is held at a large dry lake bed just north of Reno, NV that we call "Dead Cow" but is also known as Flanigans. Last year there were about 200 planes and around 400 people. It is a really good time. There is a ton of good flying for people of any skill level, fly out breakfasts, a huge BBQ dinner, giant bonfire and fireworks. It is definitely kid and wife friendly so bring the family! There is a lot more going on than just airplane talk (there is still plenty of that). Sounds like there may by a live band coming out this year as well (which is impressive seeing as how this is literally in the middle of nowhere).
The other awesome event there is the STOL Drag Races, basically a head to head race where two planes start on a line, take off and fly 3/4 of a mile, land past the line on the far end and come to a stop on heading, then they flip a 180 and fly back to the starting line and land past the line and come to a full stop. First one stopped wins. The distance is set perfectly to where slow planes and fast planes end up on a very even playing field, its not uncommon to see a close race between a cirrus and a super cub! Its a super fun event to both fly in or just spectate, and so far this is the only place that these races go on.
Anyway, I am hoping to see more Kitfoxes out there this year! There have been a few in the past years and even McBean came out for it last year. It truly is the most fun flying event I have been to. So anyone considering it should definitely come out.
Here's the website for registration (some of the info is still from last year but the registration form is setup for this year I beleive): http://www.stoldrag.com
Here is a littel video I did from last year: https://youtu.be/LHhPAxb0wI0
My favorite pic from last years STOL Drags:
http://www.teamkitfox.com/Forums/picture.php?albumid=499&pictureid=6152
Info for flying in:
http://www.teamkitfox.com/Forums/picture.php?albumid=499&pictureid=6154
Driving in info:
http://www.teamkitfox.com/Forums/picture.php?albumid=499&pictureid=6153
Hope to see some of you out there!
Just realized the High Sierra Fly In is about 4 weeks away. Just checking to see who from this forum will be heading out??
For those who aren't familiar, the High Sierra Fly In is a backcountry fly in that is held at a large dry lake bed just north of Reno, NV that we call "Dead Cow" but is also known as Flanigans. Last year there were about 200 planes and around 400 people. It is a really good time. There is a ton of good flying for people of any skill level, fly out breakfasts, a huge BBQ dinner, giant bonfire and fireworks. It is definitely kid and wife friendly so bring the family! There is a lot more going on than just airplane talk (there is still plenty of that). Sounds like there may by a live band coming out this year as well (which is impressive seeing as how this is literally in the middle of nowhere).
The other awesome event there is the STOL Drag Races, basically a head to head race where two planes start on a line, take off and fly 3/4 of a mile, land past the line on the far end and come to a stop on heading, then they flip a 180 and fly back to the starting line and land past the line and come to a full stop. First one stopped wins. The distance is set perfectly to where slow planes and fast planes end up on a very even playing field, its not uncommon to see a close race between a cirrus and a super cub! Its a super fun event to both fly in or just spectate, and so far this is the only place that these races go on.
Anyway, I am hoping to see more Kitfoxes out there this year! There have been a few in the past years and even McBean came out for it last year. It truly is the most fun flying event I have been to. So anyone considering it should definitely come out.
Here's the website for registration (some of the info is still from last year but the registration form is setup for this year I beleive): http://www.stoldrag.com
Here is a littel video I did from last year: https://youtu.be/LHhPAxb0wI0
My favorite pic from last years STOL Drags:
http://www.teamkitfox.com/Forums/picture.php?albumid=499&pictureid=6152
Info for flying in:
http://www.teamkitfox.com/Forums/picture.php?albumid=499&pictureid=6154
Driving in info:
http://www.teamkitfox.com/Forums/picture.php?albumid=499&pictureid=6153
Hope to see some of you out there!