DATE |
EVENT |
CONTEST DIRECTOR |
INFORMATION |
LINKS |
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4/21/25 |
SAE Aero Design East Mandatory training for all inspectors |
Tom Blakeney, Glenn Caisson, Mark Johnson |
Specialized training for all volunteers who will be inspecting student aircraft. Conducted at CERA Bryant Irvin. All volunteers will receive and email. |
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4/26/25 |
Thunderbirds Swap Meet |
Club Officers |
Open to everyone. No charge for setup, no fees of any kind. Setup in the pits or in the parking lot. Starts 9am. |
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4/28/25 |
Trinity Valley School Model Aeronautics presentation and demonstration flights |
Ron Anderson, Mark Johnson, Reed Smith |
Thunderbirds will host students from Trinity Valley with a show and tell and demonstration flights. We will have the flight simulator and training aircraft set up for the students. Thunderbirds volunteers will provide guidance and instruction. Want to volunteer? Reach out to our Contest Directors |
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4/28/25 |
Thunderbirds Club Meeting 4th Monday each Month |
All club members |
Meeting for all club members and their guests. Prospective members welcome! Currently meeting at CERA on Bryant Irvin Road. WiFi available |
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5/1/25 - 5/4/25 |
SAE Aero Design East |
Tom Blakeney, Glenn Cashion, Mark Johnson |
SAE Aero Design includes two regional competitions that challenge participating teams to conceive, design, fabricate, and test a radio controlled aircraft that can take off, land, and optimally meet the mission requirements. |
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5/17/25 |
Cub'nCousins Over Benbrook |
Mark Johnson |
Any aircraft similar to a Piper Cub! High wing, pre and post war. Nitro, electric or rubber powered! Any aircraft of similar type that is kindred to the Cub. |
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5/26/25 |
Thunderbirds Club Meeting 4th Monday each Month |
All club members |
Meeting for all club members and their guests. Prospective members welcome! Currently meeting at CERA on Bryant Irvin Road. WiFi available |
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6/6/25 - 6/7/25 |
Dawn Patrol |
Dave Williams |
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6/27/25 - 6/28/25 |
Jet Jam |
Jeff Opel Gary Schindler |
Details coming! |
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7/4/25 |
Thunderbirds July 4th Picnic |
Club Officers |
Catered picnic for Thunderbird members and their guests. Lots of flying, a raffle, and several giveaways for our members. Don't miss it! |
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8/9/25 |
Float Fly Lake Worth |
Mel Wells |
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9/27/25 |
War Birds Over Benbrook Lake |
Dave Williams |
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10/4/25 |
Thunderbirds Member Appreciation Day |
Club Officers |
Member only event. Fully catered - lots of flying and food. |
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10/25/25 |
Electric Xpo! |
Tom Blakeney |
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