SATURDAY OCT 5th - ALL DAY PUBLIC ACCESS

Free Airshow  -   Noon-Time Flightline Walk

Spectator Voting for Favorite Aircraft

Concessions & Food Trucks

     

         As a joint initiative between the City of Sweetwater and the Abilene RC Society, Turbines & Tumbleweeds was launched as an opportunity for RC Jet Pilots to get together in the big, open skies of West Texas and share their enthusiasm of high-end model aviation with the community. 


        And, what better place than an airfield with such a rich history in aviation.  Avenger Field was the primary training grounds for the Women Air Service Pilots of WWII and is home to the National WASP Museum.  Come for the flying venue, tour the museum and enjoy the company and West Texas Sunsets


         

A Wide-Open Jet Event

Join us for exciting RC Turbine Jet Action at the historic Avenger Field in Sweetwater, Tx.  Sponsored by the Abilene RC Society and the City of Sweetwater.  Experience Three Days of flying at a full scale facility, visit the WASP Museum, enjoy some BBQ and make new friends.


Saturday activities will include public raffle drawings (we have already secured several RTF planes to raffle to the public) as well as a Frequent Flyer pilot raffle, and awards for the likes Best Sport Jet, Best Scale Jet and more.

Thursday Oct 3rd, 2024

  • 12:00-20:00

    RV Access 

    Site Setup


Friday Oct 4th, 2024

  • 8:00-10:00

    PILOTS:

    Coffee, bagels and fresh fruit. 

    Registration Opens

  • 10:00-11:00

    PILOTS:

    Pilots & Safety meeting

    Announce the plan for the day

  • 11:00-19:00

    PILOTS:

    Open Flying

    Lunch @ 13:00


  • 19:00

    PILOTS:

    Dinner

Saturday Oct 5th, 2024

  • 8:00-10:00

    PILOTS:

    Open Registration

    Hot Breakfast 

    Pilot & Safety Meeting

  • 10:00-12:00

    PILOTS:

    OPEN FLYING


    PUBLIC:

    GATES OPEN



  • 12:00-13:00

    PILOTS:

    Pilots Lunch 


    PUBLIC:

    Vendor/Sponsor Demos

    Noon-time lineup for Spectator Voting

  • 13:00-16:00

    PILOTS:

    OPEN FLYING

  • 16:00-18:30

    AWARDS

    OPEN FLYING

    PILOT DINNER

Sunday Oct 6th, 2024

  • 8:00

    PILOTS: Coffee, bagels and fresh fruit. 


  • 10:00-12:00

    OPEN FLYING

  • 13:00

    Teardown

    Trash Collection

    Departure - Safe Travels

SPONSORS & DEMONSTRATIONS

Organizations and individuals helping to make this event possible.

CONCESSION VENDORS

Organizations and individuals helping to make this event possible.

EVENT PHOTOS

2024
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