Texas Wings RC Flying Club
Who We Are...
The Texas Wings RC Flying Club, AMA Charter Club #1521, was established in 1983 for the enjoyment and promotion of the hobby of building and flying Radio Controlled Model Aircraft. Club membership has typically averaged 100 members, each from a diverse background of professions, including the aviation and aviation electronics Industries. Texas Wings offers a relaxed, family-oriented membership that focuses on 'sport flying', promoting the hobby through community involvement, commitment to flight-training, and support of new aeromodelers. We participate in community events at local air-shows, museums, and educational facilities to promote the awareness of the sport of radio controlled aircraft. Please feel free to stop by the field while members are flying and enjoy the hobby.
For our club, community involvement is very important. Once a year the club selects a charity and we host an event to help out a non profit organization. The events are full days of fun, flying, and fellowship at our club flying field. Each pilot is typically asked to bring a donation toward the charity; be it toys, can food or monetary. Typically the donation is approximately $10 in value as a landing fee. Although this seems like a small fee, most pilots will bring multiple donations for their landing fees. We also raise money throughout the afternoon by selling raffle tickets for donated items and lunches. By raffling off items we hope to raise more money in ticket sales than what the items are valued at. Any donation is greatly appreciated!
Club History
At one time, our flying field was located east of Hwy. 156 in the Heritage Trace area. When the land was developed for new homes, we were able to move to our current location. Our Fly-In Field is located at: GPS Coord. Lat 32º59'20"N Lon 97º28'10"W, From downtown Fort Worth, take 35W North (~11 miles) to the 287 exit (exit 60). Travel on 287 for ~8.4 miles and exit Avondale Haslet Rd/Farm to Market Rd 718 toward Newark. Go left and travel ~3.3 miles to Farm to Market 1220 S/Morris Dido Newark Rd. Turn left and the flying field will be approximately .5 miles on your right hand side. Click here to get a map of the field
Contacts
Club Officers
Club President- Patrick Mason: tx.wings.rc@gmail.com
Club Vice President - Greg Fierst: tx.wings.rc@gmail.com
Treasurer - Marshall Spahr: tx.wings.rc@gmail.com
Secretary - Marshall Spahr: tx.wings.rc@gmail.com
Safety Officer - Damon Jones: tx.wings.rc@gmail.com
Safety Officer- Kenny Martin: tx.wings.rc@gmail.com
Club Instructor Pilots:
Tony Stelly - tx.wings.rc@gmail.com
Greg Fierst - tx.wings.rc@gmail.com
Patrick Mason - tx.wings.rc@gmail.com
General Club Email
Honorary Members
The following list of people are being recognized by Texas Wings for their unselfish dedication and contributions to our club. This is a small way to say thank you for all you have done!
David Hill - Tarrant County College (semi-retired)
Roy & Pat Craig - Roy's Hobby Shop; Hurst, Texas (retired)