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Operation Turkey Buster Fly-In (KHDO)

December 6, 2025 @ 11:00 am2:00 pm

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Due to the potential for low clouds and rain on Sunday, we are begrudgingly changing the event date to December 6th with a weather day on December 7th. We want to give everyone time with their families next weekend for the Thanksgiving Holidays. Please share to get the word out!
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Gobble gobble, grab your throttle! 🦃✈️
Join us at South Texas Regional Airport (KHDO) on Sunday, November 23rd for the first-ever “Operation Turkey Buster” Fly-In & Flour Drop Contest!
We’ve got a 12-FOOT TALL inflatable turkey in the field, and it’s your job to take it out. Test your precision from the air and compete for:
🏆 Cash Prize for 1st Place!
⛽ Fuel Card for the Runner-Up!
Cost: $10 per bag
Fly in or drive in! A food truck will be on-site for lunch. Bring your friends and family to watch the action! Bring your own chairs!
PILOTS:
Mandatory Briefing: 11:30 AM
Bombs Away: 12:00 PM
(Rules: 200′ AGL min, passenger/bombardier required)
➡️ PLEASE PRE-REGISTER! This is critical so we can get a final headcount for the food truck. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/mj1KhXbiBaxE9b2J6

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