Announcements
Thunderbird field is closed to all flight operations due to a Temporary Flight Restriction beginning September 09, 2026, at 2230 UTC 5:30 pm CDT local.
Field will reopen on Friday, September 11, at 6:00 am.
EDF Jet Blast will be held as scheduled.
This week’s new pilot training is canceled due to the flight restricitons.
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NOTAM Number :
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FDC 6/1534
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Issue Date :
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September 07, 2026 at 2131 UTC 4:31PM CDT
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Location :
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Dallas, Texas
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Beginning Date and Time :
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September 09, 2026 at 2230 UTC 5:30 PM CDT
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Ending Date and Time :
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September 11, 2026 at 0400 UTC 11:00 PM CDT September 10, 2026
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Reason for NOTAM :
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Temporary flight restrictions for VIP Movement
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Type :
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VIP
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Replaced NOTAM(s) :
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6/1505: Due to change in time
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- Make plans now to attend the inaugural EDF Jet Blast on September 11-12.
- View the event flyer and registration information with all the details here.
- A special Kids’ RC Fun Fly will be held on September 26 in Waxahachie, TX.
- View the event flyer all the details here.
- Next Club Meeting: Monday, September 28, at 7:00 pm.
- Meeting Location – CERA 3300 Bryant Irvin Rd Fort Worth, TX 76109
- The annual Tex Expo and tailgate swap meet will be held on October 24.
- More info about the event and registration available here.
- 2026 Float Fly photos are available here.
Come Fly with Us
Become a Thunderbird Member
If you’re already an RC pilot, we would love to have you join our club. You can contact us via email and one of our officers will arrange a visit and answer any questions you may have about our club. You can also learn more about how to become a member of our club by visiting our Membership page.
Upcoming Events
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Sep 11-12 – EDF Jet Blast
Oct 10 – Members Day
Oct 24 – TEX Expo
Meeting Dates
August 24, 2026
September 28, 2026
October 26, 2026
November 23, 2026
December 28, 2026
Learn to Fly
Train with Us
Fort Worth Thunderbirds has a training program at our club where you can learn to fly RC Planes. We provide a club plane and an experienced trainer uses a training buddy box system that allows you to learn, while ensuring a safe and fun learning experience. Learn more about the Thunderbirds training program by visiting the Learn to Fly page.
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