CJAA Texas Jet Blast

The 6th Annual CJAA Texas Jet Blast was held September 3-6, 2026 at Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport (KSLR) in Sulphur Springs, Texas. It had been originally planned for May, but weather forced a cancellation and it was moved to the Labor Day weekend. The Texas summer was brutal and extended into September. This event will be remembered as the ‘Hotter-Than-Heck Texas Jet Blast!’ 

Ten L-39s attended with a T-6 Texan and Bell Uh-1H Huey to add excitement to the ramp. Five of the L-39s were first time attendees. Five members worked on their Formation and Safety Team (FAST) Wing card. Two of the five successfully completed their Recommendation Ride and should earn their FAST WING card at the next event.FAST is a worldwide organization dedicated to teaching safe formation flying for ‘warbird aircraft,’ which are former military aircraft.

 A highlight of the event was a seven-ship formation flight, plus a camera ship, to the Mid-America Flight Museum located at Mt. Pleasant Regional Airport (KOSA) in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. Russell Armstrong flew his passenger loaded UH-1H Huey to the museum as well. This museum houses a stunning collection of aircraft and is a bucket list location for an aviation enthusiast. 

 THANKS to Russell who hosted the event. KSLR was the perfect location and included a aerobatic box for airshow practice and additional training. A big applause goes to Joey Baker, KSLR Airport Manager, and his team that supported the Texas Jet Blast and kept the ten thirsty jets topped off in the scorching Texas heat.

Photos taken by Gary Daniels