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Daylight Saving Time (DST) in the USA starts on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. For 2025 we "spring" forward on March 9th.
That means our Thunderbirds Training on Thursdays kicks off again on March 13th.
Training is free! We provide everything you need.
If you are a rusty pilot of any discipline, we can get you back in the air, safely and cost effectively (no crashes!).

2025 is upon us. Your support and interest in the Thunderbirds is crucial to maintaining the flying field and meeting our obligations with the Corps of Engineers. Your membership dues provide the means for passing inspections, ensuring critical equipment is serviceable and the flying site meets your needs.

SAE Aero Design, also called the SAE Aero Design Collegiate Design Series, is a series of competitive aerospace and mechanical engineering events held in the United States and Brazil every year. It is conducted by SAE International. It is generally divided into three categories: Regular class, Advanced class and Micro class.

After a hiatus in 2024, the Thunderbirds are once again hosting hundreds of students from around the globe. Students represent their university and country in this incredible event that showcases their ability to interpret regulations, prepare designs, present their design to a panel of judges, and finally, to fly them at the incredible Thunderbird flying site right here in Texas.

We will present more about the SAE contest on another page shortly.

2025 SAE Aero Design East