Turbines and Tumbleweeds - RC Jet Flying in West Texas

05/25/2026

✈️ The countdown is on for the Cowtown Jet Classic and this one is shaping up to be an absolute MUST-ATTEND event for turbine and jet pilots from across the country!

Hosted in Fort Worth, the Cowtown Jet Classic is bringing together incredible flying, outstanding vendors, great people, and what may very well be the BIGGEST pilot raffle this side of the Mississippi! 🔥

We’re talking about:
• TWO SkyWing airframes from Extreme Flight R/C
• A radio system from Frsky-USA
• Work stands from Fly-Right RC
• Servos from Savox USA
• And SO much more!

This is exactly the kind of event that keeps the RC jet community thriving — great flying, incredible support from manufacturers and sponsors, and a pilot atmosphere that makes you want to stay all weekend long.

The crew at Turbines & Tumbleweeds fully supports the Cowtown Jet Classic and we want to see a huge turnout for this event. If you love jets, camaraderie, vendors, prizes, and world-class flying, this is one you DO NOT want to miss.

Load up the trailer, fuel up the turbines, and we’ll see you in Fort Worth! 🔥✈️

05/12/2026

We’re honored to announce the continued support and participation of the National WASP WWII Museum for Turbines and Tumbleweeds 2026!
The WASP Museum has once again stepped up for our pilots, guests, and community.

For 2026, they will again be providing one of the most anticipated raffle prizes of the event — a flight experience in one of their historic aircraft. This year’s ride will take place in the legendary AT-6 Texan trainer aircraft.

In addition, the museum will once again host a private Friday morning tour exclusively for our pilots and guests, giving attendees a behind-the-scenes look at the incredible history preserved at Avenger Field.

And this year, we’re adding something truly special. Instead of heading into town for our traditional wrap dinner, the WASP Museum will host and cater a private sit-down dinner on Saturday evening INSIDE the museum hangar itself.
Your dinner ticket will include:
• A catered meal
• Your first drink (if desired)
• Cash bar afterward
• An unforgettable evening surrounded by aviation history
While the Friday museum tour remains free, all proceeds from the raffle and Saturday dinner will go directly to supporting the mission of the WASP Museum and preserving the legacy of the remarkable women who made history at Avenger Field during World War II.
Please help us thank the WASP Museum for their incredible hospitality and commitment to preserving one of the most important stories in aviation history.

This is going to be an unforgettable part of Turbines and Tumbleweeds 2026.

05/07/2026

HOTEL UPDATE FOR TURBINES & TUMBLEWEEDS 2026

We want to make everyone aware of a unique lodging situation developing in the Sweetwater, Texas area for this year’s event.

Due to unprecedented demand on area hotels from multiple large-scale AI data center projects — including the overflow from Abilene, two major AI data centers currently being planned south of Sweetwater, and the upcoming wind energy blade replacement cycle beginning this fall — hotel availability is expected to become extremely tight.

As a result, we will unfortunately NOT be able to offer hotel room blocks this year, and we will also not have an official hotel sponsor for the event.

The good news is that rates are currently still reasonable. However, we strongly encourage everyone to secure accommodations EARLY.

IMPORTANT:
If you book directly through a hotel, many properties are now utilizing dynamic pricing, meaning you may ultimately pay the prevailing market rate at the time of checkout.

To lock in your rate NOW for the duration of your stay, we highly recommend booking through our Expedia event link below:

https://expedia.com/affiliates/expedia-home.J9PRMnP

Bottom line:
Book sooner rather than later.

The La Quinta, Microtel and the Quality Inn listed below are LOCALLY OWNED by Sweetwater Residents

We appreciate everyone’s understanding and look forward to another incredible year of Turbines & Tumbleweeds in Sweetwater, Texas!

04/24/2026

🚨 Vendor Announcement – Turbines & Tumbleweeds 2026 🚨

We’re excited to announce that Jason Reddish will be joining us this year representing Flex Innovations!

Jason will be on-site all weekend at the Flex Innovations vendor tent, providing:
✈️ Hands-on product support
⚙️ Live demonstrations
🛠️ Setup consultations for the Aura Flight Stabilization System

Whether you’re dialing in a new setup or looking to get the most out of your current aircraft, this is a great opportunity to connect directly with an expert and see Flex Innovation technology in action.

Make sure to stop by their tent and check it out—you won’t want to miss it.

We’re proud to have Jason and Flex Innovations as part of the event this year.

See you in October. 🌵✈️

04/22/2026

🚨 Sponsor Announcement – Turbines & Tumbleweeds 2026 🚨

We’re fired up to welcome back Hitec as an official event sponsor for Turbines & Tumbleweeds 2026!

Hitec has been a cornerstone in the RC industry for precision, reliability, and performance—and we’re proud to have their continued support powering one of the most unique turbine events in the country. Special thanks to Jeff Opel for helping to make this event awesome.

From world-class servos to cutting-edge electronics, Hitec helps keep the skies sharp and the pilots confident.

💥 Make plans now—2026 is shaping up to be bigger, louder, and faster than ever.

04/06/2026

Registration is open. Get signed up now and reserve your space at the hottest new event since Turbines & Tumbleweeds :)

I won't spill the beans but I have it on good authority that the raffle is going to be truly next level.

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03/13/2026

The reach of Turbines & Tumbleweeds just went international. 🌍✈️... I guess it technically went international last year with The Lighter Side Of RC but let's not let facts get in the way of a big announcement :)

We’re excited to welcome CMjets as a participating sponsor for Turbines & Tumbleweeds 2026—and this one is especially cool because they are based in Spain. That means the buzz around Turbines & Tumbleweeds has officially crossed the Atlantic Ocean and is reaching RC jet enthusiasts around the world.

Carlos has stepped up in a big way and provided a couple of VERY nice items that we’ll be featuring during the event. If you’re one of our turbine pilots, these are items you’re definitely going to want to keep an eye on. 👀

It’s incredible to see how this event continues to grow—from a West Texas gathering of jet pilots to something that’s now attracting attention from international sponsors and the global RC community.

A huge thank you to CMjets for supporting the event and helping make Turbines & Tumbleweeds 2026 even bigger.

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03/09/2026

We’re adding even more West Texas flavor to Turbines & Tumbleweeds 2026. 🔥

Please help us welcome Texas Smoke & Spice to the event lineup!

Joining us Friday and Saturday, Texas Smoke & Spice will be on site serving up their bold Texas flavors to keep pilots and spectators fueled all weekend long.

Alongside Texas Outlaw BBQ, this gives everyone at the event an even better taste of authentic West Texas grub while enjoying some of the best RC turbine flying anywhere.

Jets in the sky.
Smoke in the air.
And plenty of great food.

Turbines & Tumbleweeds just got even better. ✈️🔥🍖

03/05/2026

Texas Outlaw BBQ is BACK for Turbines & Tumbleweeds 2026! 🔥

We’re excited to welcome Texas Outlaw BBQ back as our primary food vendor for this year’s event. If you’ve been to Turbines & Tumbleweeds before, you already know their menu is the real deal.

They will be providing the Pilot Lunches on Thursday, and be on site Friday and Saturday, serving up great food for pilots and spectators throughout the event.

Great jets. Great people. Great Food.
That’s how we do it in West Texas.

Be sure to support the vendors that support our event — and come hungry. 😎✈️🍖

02/18/2026

We want to take a moment to give a shout-out to a new jet event in the DFW area that shows a lot of promise. 👏
It checks all the right boxes—central location, a nice flying field, nearby hotels, great food options, and easy access for pilots traveling in from around the region.
If you’re still finalizing your June flying plans, this is absolutely an event worth considering—especially for our Texas and Oklahoma flyers looking for another quality jet meet on the calendar.
Support fellow clubs, support new events, and help grow the jet community. Hope to see this one on your schedule! ✈️

02/16/2026

So much happening....

We have food vendor news, new sponsor announcements and we've had coverage discussions with local TV.

As a pilot, you won't want to miss this one.

Registration will open July 1st