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Welcome to the TexomaRC 3D Freestyle Rodeo

Hello, this invitation comes to you from the TexomaRC Modelers [AMA#0276], in Sherman Texas.   The purpose is to invite you to attend our first annual TexomaRC 3D Freestyle Rodeo.  The event is sanctioned by the Academy of Model Aeronautics [Sanction #19037] to be held July 10-11, 2026 (Fri-Sun).

Background - After review, the freestyle event appears to be the only major 3D event of its kind coming to North Texas.  A goal is to have fun! Display high torque maneuvers observed in RC aircraft; while, adding a western flair reflecting the folklore of “Wild Bill Pecos” riding a Tornado.  An image that illustrates “rifle rolls & chaotic’ flying observed in high energy maneuvers by “on-the-edge” RC pilots.

The TexomaRC Club has been around since 1970 and established for 50+ years.  The location is the Pete Darter Field located south of US-82 between Whitesboro and Sherman TX, south of US82 toward Southmayd.  We invite participants from the DFW Metroplex and the many AMA RC Clubs within this area & anywhere else in Texas; as well as, OK, AR, LA, and more.  The location is central to the SC-IMAC Region; and, receptive to giant-scale RC Aircraft.

Another element we strive for is to partnership with the local non-RC community to help promote the Science involved in Model Aviation; and more specifically, the weekend after the 4^th of July; where, on that July 4^th weekend is home to the long running (68+ years) Texoma Whitesboro Rodeo.  Why?

There is a certain element of risk between bull-riding; barrel racing; steer wrestling  and high energy torque rolls, dives, slides, and stalls associated in a freestyle 3D $5,000-$10,000 RC Plane.  All of which offers an entertaining "pucker factor" element of visual risk.  An aspect of risk that appeals to observers both in the arial arena as well as a rodeo arena.  Where spectators for both endeavors appreciate the risks taken either on the ground in the dirt by western rodeo competitors or spectators viewing pilots on the sticks of a transmitter as the pilot attempts constantly to escape sometimes the inevitable high risk ground contact.

Given this, we invite you to attend at no charge.  Your attendance is most appreciated in advance and we hope you can make it.

3D Freestyle Rodeo – Quick Navigation

Hoping To Secure The Following As Sponsoring Vendors

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The TexomaRC Field

Pilot Registration Information

Upon arrival, the 3D/Freestyle Rodeo Team will have a reception table to assist with questions and to also process any registration and dinner fees at that time.

On-Site Registration for this event is $40 per Pilot (no lunch or shirt included - basic concessions will be available)

There will also be a package option for $60 that will include a Saturday Lunch and Event Shirt. Pilots wanting the package must pre-register no less than 30 days before the event. The package offers a savins of $20.

No shirts will be available at the event. Extra shirts can be ordered at the time of the pre-registration.

Note – This pre-event registration package (with shirt) will end 30 days prior to the event. There will be Pilot registration, and lunches available at the event itself.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Shirt Information

This being the First Annual North Texas 3D/Freestyle RC Rodeo Will Hope to have some Memorabilia Shirts for the Event - these can only be offered with a pre-registration 30 days prior to the event so that we have time to get the count and order in to the vendor. (Shirts must be picked up at the event – No Shipping)

Vendor Information

For Vendors - the event is sanctioned by the Academy of Model Aeronautics [Sanction #19037] to be held July 10-11, 2026 (Fri-Sun). Early arrivals are welcomed.

Background - Why The Event On This Particular Weekend - After some research and review, this freestyle event appears to be one if not the only major 3D-Freestyle RC event of its kind coming to North Texas.  The goal is to have fun!   Display high torque maneuvers observed in RC aircraft; while, adding a western flair reflecting the folklore of “Wild Bill Pecos” riding a Tornado.  An image that illustrates rifle-rolls, tail slides, stalls, and recoveries observed in high energy maneuvers by “on-the-edge” RC pilots. And, falls a week after the 68+ year running Whitesboro Rodeo.

The TexomaRC Club has been around since 1970 and established for 50+ years.  We invite participants from the DFW Metroplex and the many AMA RC Clubs within this area & Texas; as well as, OK, AR, LA, and more.  The location is central to the SC-IMAC Region; and, continuously receptive to giant-scale RC Aircraft; where, your products are used.  Given this, our request is simple:

We appeal to your model aviation product support to help make this event “go big”!  With either an on-site presence to promote your merchandise or implied via donated or discounted merchandise coupons; that, we can help you via distribution to RC pilots.

As mentioned earlier, another element we are striving for is to partnership with public attendance to promote the continued interest and growth in The Science of Model Aviation.  With that, the weekend after the 4^th of July specifically; where, on that July 4^th weekend is home to the long running (68+ years) Texoma Whitesboro Rodeo.  Why the Rodeo Motif?

The elements of energy combined with risk between bull-riding; barrel racing; steer wrestling and such, are almost synonymous with the high energy torque rolls observed in a freestyle 3D plane.  Combine this with patterns displayed by Ranch Trail Riding, and these endeavors offer an entertaining element of skill, visual risk, an aspect that appeals to observers both in the arial arena as well as a rodeo arena.  Where spectators of both appreciate those risks taken either on the ground or on the sticks of a transmitter as the competitors/pilots strive for as much chaotic energy while escaping high risk ground contact.

Given this, we invite you to attend at no charge.  Your attendance either implied or in person in support of this event is most appreciated in advance.  We hope you can make it.

You are encouraged to (Bring Your Own Tent – BYOT) as our covered pit area isn't as robust as one might think - we are in Tornado country after all.

Spectator Information

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Lodging & Camping

Travel Trailers and RV’s are welcome at the field; pets are okay but must be leashed; unfortunately, due to potential limited trailer spacing, spots are reserved initially for 3D/Freestyle pilots and vendors. After a cutoff 2 weeks prior to the event, remaining spots will be open to other attendees at a modest fee.

At present, the fees for Travel-Trailer and RV parking for all attendees is set at $15 per space for dry camping and $30 for the few electrical hookups. Cost will be for the event duration; and, $40/day for non-pilots or vendors.

There are no sewage or water hookups – dry camping only. However, we do have about 5 electrical hookups to commercial power.

There are quite a few RV Parks within a 10 minute drive to the field.

Places To Stay

Please refer to Web Hotel Booking sites for more information.
If this is unsuccessful, please try the following link to Hotels.com or use Trivago for other available hotels.

Locations & Directions & Vehicle Access

This event will be held at the TexomaRC (Pete Darter) Field located south of US 82 off of Hazelwood road; and north of Southmayd TX. A 25 min drive from Sherman and 35 min from Gainesville.

Navigation Address – 734 Logston Rd, Sherman, TX 75092

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The directions are as follows; head east on US-82 from the I-35 (Gainesville) OR west on US-82 from Sherman and then south on Hazelwood Rd. Follow it around (turns into Logston Rd) until you arrive at the TexomaRC Field.

Event Director Information

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