STOL DRAG CLASS

Racing begins

September, 25th 2025 @3pm mdt

Roswell New Mexico | Roswell Air Center

about the pilot

Steve Henry

Hometown: Texas

Steve Henry has been flying and competing in his Wild West Aircraft/Just Aircraft Highlander for many years. He started flying Highlanders in 2005 and he made history when he filmed the Dead Stick Takeoff in his first Highlander. Competing in his everyday airplane, his Highlander has graced the cover of many aviation publications, countless articles, and several viral videos making his yellow airplane #44 dubbed “Yee-Haw” one of the most recognizable backcountry aircraft in the world. Steve is a dealer for these planes and has years of research and testing. Steve is full of enthusiasm, dedication, and supports up-and-coming pilots. Easily approachable, Steve would love to answer any questions you may have about his plane so don’t hesitate to stop by and say hi! Maybe you’ll be the next one to fly one of these dream machines.

#44

about the plane

AIRCRAFT TYPE

Wild West Aircraft – Highlander XL

AIRCRAFT NAME

Yee Haw

Engine

Yamaha 998t Sidewinder (3 cylinder)

SPEED

No speed rec

POSITION

1st place – 2023