BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Colorado Aviation Historical Society - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Colorado Aviation Historical Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://coahs.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Colorado Aviation Historical Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260927 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928 DTSTAMP:20260417T154956 CREATED:20260317T185220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T194554Z UID:7023-1790467200-1790553599@coahs.org SUMMARY:Tour the National Museum of the United States Air Force DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1773772718828{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join us on a visit to the National Museum of the United States Air Force (NMUSAF). Admission is free.  You can either join one of the guided tours or self-tour this facility at your leisure.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1773772653196{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”7020″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nThe National Museum of the U.S. Air Force\nThe National Museum of the U.S. Air Force\, located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton\, Ohio\, is the world’s largest military aviation museum. With free admission and parking\, the museum features more than 350 aerospace vehicles and missiles and thousands of artifacts amid more than 19 acres of indoor exhibit space.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1773776750048{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”] \n\n\nLet us know you will be joining.\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Name *Email AddressPhone *Number of GuestsWhat day will you be attending?Friday\, September 25Sunday\, September 27Submit[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://coahs.org/event/tour-the-national-museum-of-the-united-states-air-force/ LOCATION:The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force\, 1100 Spaatz St\, Dayton\, Ohio\, 45433 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260926T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260926T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T154956 CREATED:20260324T191551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T194745Z UID:7089-1790409600-1790442000@coahs.org SUMMARY:13th annual International Aviation Archeology and Wreckchasing Symposium DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”7078″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width=”grid” content_aligment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1773761198657{margin-top: 40px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Please join us for the” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n13th annual International Aviation Archeology and Wreckchasing Symposium\n[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”followed by a special dinner for Symposium attendees.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1773762964797{margin-top: 15px !important;}”][vc_empty_space][vc_text_separator title=”” css=””][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1773761173275{padding-top: 35px !important;padding-bottom: 35px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, September 26\, 2026 \n \n \n Plus additional events on Thursday and Friday. Details below. \n\n \n\n[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n at the Richard C. Holbrooke Conference Center \n \n \n 10823 Chidlaw Road\, Dayton\, OH 45433 \n\n \n\n[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_text_separator title=”” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width=”grid” css_animation=”qodef-element-from-fade” css=”.vc_custom_1652352843027{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 94px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_row_inner css_animation=”qodef-element-from-fade”][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”5672″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_shadow_border” css=””][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text css=””]The 13th Annual International Aviation Archeology and Wreckchasing Symposium is the most anticipated and well-attended of its kind in the Western Hemisphere\, attracting both professional and avocational archaeologists\, aviation and aerospace historians\, writers\, wreck-chasers\, and adventurers.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text css=””]Highlights Include:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n \n \n \n \n Historic information gathering \n\n \n \n \n \n Technological insight from featured speakers \n[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″]\n \n \n \n \n Practical applications \n\n \n \n \n \n Networking \n[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=””]Featured speakers will include prominent members of the US aviation archaeology and wreckchasing community\, as well as practitioners from abroad\, sharing expedition experiences. A diverse line-up of topics has been planned for this event\, encompassing both terrestrial and maritime endeavors. Speaker lineup will be announced soon.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″]\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Symposium - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM\n \n \n This events feature 9 speakers from the aviation archaeology and wreckchasing community between 8-5pm with a 30 min lunch break. Morning refreshments and a sandwich buffet will be provided\, courtesy of the Colorado Aviation Historical Society. Registration cost - $65 \n \n\n[vc_empty_space height=”20px”]\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Buffet dinner - 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM\n \n \n Following the symposium\, we are offering an exclusive social gathering\, with a buffet dinner and a renowned keynote speaker\, at the same location as the symposium. Registration cost - $65 \n \n\n[vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=””] \nBundle early and save!\nRegister prior to June 1\, 2026 for both the Symposium and the dinner for only $110. \nPlease note that day of event registration (9/26) will be accepted with credit card payment only\, at the full-price of $65.00 USD for each event.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”]\n REGISTER TODAY! »\n \n \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_width=”grid” css=”.vc_custom_1773768189576{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 40px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”” border_width=”2″ css=”” el_class=”seperator-text”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=””] \nFull Schedule of Events\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_text_separator title=”” border_width=”2″ css=”” el_class=”seperator-text”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text css=””] \nIn advance of the symposium\, attendees who arrive early are invited to join other like-minded individuals for a specially coordinated tour of local museums and exhibits – historically relevant sites that surely won’t disappoint.\nClick on the dates below to view what we have planned for each day. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”40px”]\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\n \n 2026-09-24\n \n \n \n \n \n Friday\n \n 2026-09-25\n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\n \n 2026-09-26\n \n \n \n \n \n Sunday\n \n 2026-09-27\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\n \n 2026-09-24\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Museum Crawl\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us on a Museum Crawl of the Wright Brothers Historic Trail sites including: Aviation Trail Parachute Museum\, Carillon Park\, Huffman Prairie\, the Wright Cycle Company\, and the Wright Brothers Memorial. \n(Note: Some of these sites require a nominal admission fee but are well worth it!) \nLearn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday\n \n 2026-09-25\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tour of the National Museum of the United States Air Force\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Admission is free.  Join one of the guided tours or self-tour this facility at your leisure. Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\n \n 2026-09-26\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 08:00\n - 17:00\n \n Symposium\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There will be nine (9) featured speakers\, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.\, with a thirty (30) minute lunch break. Registration is $65.00\, which includes printed material\, morning and afternoon refreshments\, as well as a sandwich buffet at noon\, sponsored by the Colorado Aviation Historical Society (CAHS). Register Today!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 17:30\n - 21:00\n \n Post Symposium Dinner\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In addition to the symposium\, a special dinner for symposium attendees will be held at the Hope Hotel and Richard C. Holbrooke Conference Center. An exclusive cash bar\, offering sometime to relax and socialize\, will open at 5:30 p.m. in the foyer. Seating for the dinner will begin at 6 p.m.  A special keynote speaker will begin at 6:45 p.m.  The evenings events are scheduled to end no later than 9 p.m. Registration – $65 Register Today! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sunday\n \n 2026-09-27\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tour of the National Museum of the United States Air Force\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Admission is free.  Join one of the guided tours or self-tour this facility at your leisure. Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Museum Crawl\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us on a Museum Crawl of the Wright Brothers Historic Trail sites including: Aviation Trail Parachute Museum\, Carillon Park\, Huffman Prairie\, the Wright Cycle Company\, and the Wright Brothers Memorial. \n(Note: Some of these sites require a nominal admission fee but are well worth it!) \nLearn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tour of the National Museum of the United States Air Force\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Admission is free.  Join one of the guided tours or self-tour this facility at your leisure. Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 08:00\n - 17:00\n \n Symposium\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There will be nine (9) featured speakers\, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.\, with a thirty (30) minute lunch break. Registration is $65.00\, which includes printed material\, morning and afternoon refreshments\, as well as a sandwich buffet at noon\, sponsored by the Colorado Aviation Historical Society (CAHS). Register Today!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 17:30\n - 21:00\n \n Post Symposium Dinner\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In addition to the symposium\, a special dinner for symposium attendees will be held at the Hope Hotel and Richard C. Holbrooke Conference Center. An exclusive cash bar\, offering sometime to relax and socialize\, will open at 5:30 p.m. in the foyer. Seating for the dinner will begin at 6 p.m.  A special keynote speaker will begin at 6:45 p.m.  The evenings events are scheduled to end no later than 9 p.m. Registration – $65 Register Today! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tour of the National Museum of the United States Air Force\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Admission is free.  Join one of the guided tours or self-tour this facility at your leisure. Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Select date to see events.\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1774379835171{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1773770399754{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”] \nEvent Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”7000″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1773784419719{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”7001″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1773784431166{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;}” link=”https://www.wreckchasing.com/”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://coahs.org/event/13th-annual-international-aviation-archeology-and-wreckchasing-symposium/ LOCATION:Richard C. Holbrooke Conference Center\, 10823 Chidlaw Road\, Dayton\, OH\, 45433\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926 DTSTAMP:20260417T154956 CREATED:20260317T185009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T194434Z UID:7019-1790294400-1790380799@coahs.org SUMMARY:Tour the National Museum of the United States Air Force DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1773772718828{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join us on a visit to the National Museum of the United States Air Force (NMUSAF). Admission is free.  You can either join one of the guided tours or self-tour this facility at your leisure.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1773772653196{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”7020″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nThe National Museum of the U.S. Air Force\nThe National Museum of the U.S. Air Force\, located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton\, Ohio\, is the world’s largest military aviation museum. With free admission and parking\, the museum features more than 350 aerospace vehicles and missiles and thousands of artifacts amid more than 19 acres of indoor exhibit space.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1773776614850{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”] \nLet us know you will be joining.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Name *Email AddressPhone *Number of GuestsWhat day will you be attending?Friday\, September 25Sunday\, September 27Submit[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://coahs.org/event/museum-crawl-of-the-wright-brothers-historic-trail/ LOCATION:The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force\, 1100 Spaatz St\, Dayton\, Ohio\, 45433 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260924 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260925 DTSTAMP:20260417T154956 CREATED:20260317T181233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T192825Z UID:7004-1790208000-1790294399@coahs.org SUMMARY:Museum Crawl of the Wright Brothers Historic Trail DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1773772718828{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join us on a Museum Crawl of the Wright Brothers Historic Trail sites in Dayton\, Ohio. Start time and first location to be announced upon registration. \nSites Include: \n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1773772653196{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”7010″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nAviation Trail Parachute Museum:\nThe Aviation Trail Parachute Museum tells the story of the development of the free-fall parachute through interactive exhibits\, original artifacts\, panels with copies of historic photographs and text and a timeline.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1773772658848{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”7011″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nCarillon Park: \nAmong the attractions at this unique\, 65-acre museum is the original 1905 Wright Flyer III\, the world’s first practical airplane.  The Flyer III\, housed in Wright Hall\, was restored under the personal direction of Orville Wright.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1773772665195{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”7012″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nHuffman Prairie Flying Field:\nLocated on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base\, this is where the brothers developed the first practical airplane (1904–1905).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1773772676130{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”7013″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nWright-Dunbar Interpretive Center & Wright Cycle Company Building:\nFeatures a museum on the brothers’ lives\, a replica of their 1902 glider\, and their bicycle shop.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1773772682428{margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”7014″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nWright Brothers National Memorial(Kill Devil Hills):\nSite of the first powered\, controlled flight in 1903. Includes a visitor center\, landing markers\, and a monument atop Big Kill Devil Hill.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=””](Note: Some of these sites require a nominal admission fee but are well worth it!)[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nReserve Your Spot!\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Name *Email AddressPhone *Number of GuestsSubmit[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://coahs.org/event/museum-crawl/ LOCATION:CO END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260808 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809 DTSTAMP:20260417T154956 CREATED:20260331T164507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T164613Z UID:7116-1786147200-1786233599@coahs.org SUMMARY:Intro to Aviation Archaeology field class DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]We are holding an Intro to Aviation Archaeology field class at WSU crash site.  This annual event is open to members and the public alike.  It is designed to introduce aviation archaeology in an actual field environment. \nContact aviator_b@outlook.com for further details.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://coahs.org/event/intro-to-aviation-archaeology-field-class/ LOCATION:Wichita State crash site\, 39°41′36″N 105°52′57″W END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260801T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260801T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T154956 CREATED:20260331T164218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T164335Z UID:7112-1785574800-1785585600@coahs.org SUMMARY:General Membership meeting DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Our General Membership meeting will be held on August 1st from 9 a.m. To 12 p.m.\, at the Centennial Airport administrative building\, 7565 South Peoria Street\, Unit D9 Englewood\, CO 80112. \nMembers will vote on nomination of candidates presented.  Refreshments will be served along with an interesting presentation.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://coahs.org/event/general-membership-meeting/ LOCATION:Centennial Airport Admin building\, 7565 S. Peoria St.\, Englewood\, CO\, 80112 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260630 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTSTAMP:20260417T154956 CREATED:20260331T164041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T164041Z UID:7110-1782777600-1782863999@coahs.org SUMMARY:Deadline for 2026 Hall of Fame (HoF) nominee packages DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Deadline for 2026 Hall of Fame (HoF) nominee packages. \n(Please see the nomination process on the laureates page).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://coahs.org/event/deadline-for-2026-hall-of-fame-hof-nominee-packages/ LOCATION:CO END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260606T070000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260606T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T154956 CREATED:20260323T202651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T172810Z UID:7052-1780729200-1780765200@coahs.org SUMMARY:Colorado Aviation Classic 2026 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”7056″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1774296952856{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”]The 2026 Colorado Aviation Classic will be held on Saturday\, June 6\, at Boulder Municipal Airport (BDU)\, Boulder\, Colorado. \nThe Colorado Aviation Classic is a free fly-in event hosted by the Colorado Aviation Historical Society and designed to showcase some of the finest examples of vintage aircraft from throughout the Rocky Mountain Region. It is an opportunity to recognize and reward the individuals who own\, maintain and restore these unique aircraft as well as educate the general viewing public by bringing together these wonderful machines in a realistic setting that cannot be duplicated in any museum.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1723164027912{margin-top: 40px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;background-color: #e0f2f9 !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1723156809895{margin-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””] \nThere are three classifications of aircraft to be judged:\n[/vc_column_text]\n \n\n[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nAntique\nAircraft built on or before August 31\, 1945.  The exception will be those pre-war aircraft with short post-war production runs.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nClassic\nAircraft built between September 1\, 1945\, up to and including December 31\, 1960.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nReplicas\nFull size and scaled antique or classic aircraft\, built to replicate the original manufacturer’s plans in the antique category.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner]\n \n\n[vc_column_text css=””]In addition\, a People’s Choice Award will be presented\, based entirely on audience participation. \nTo be eligible for the judging competition\, aircraft must: \n\nBe in airworthy condition\nHave flown to or on the day of – and prior to – the competition\nBe in the competition area no later than 0830 hrs. on the day of competition\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]As authenticity is the focus of this competition\, prize winning aircraft will be those which most closely resemble a like new\, factory original finish throughout.  Modifications or alterations not mandated by FAA or to enhance operational safety may detract from the overall final score.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1723164155948{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1723156882749{margin-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””] \nAircraft will be judged for awards in the following categories:\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1723164312941{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nAntique Aircraft Civil\nGrand Champion \nReserve Grand Champion[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nClassic Aircraft Civil\nGrand Champion \nReserve Grand Champion[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nReplica\nGrand Champion \nReserve Grand Champion\n(antique category only)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nAntique Aircraft Military\nGrand Champion \nReserve Grand Champion[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nClassic Aircraft Military\nGrand Champion \nReserve Grand Champion[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nPeople’s Choice Award\nBest in Show[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1723164690218{margin-top: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 40px !important;}”][vc_column]\n \n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nTo register as a contestant\, please complete the Contest Registration Form.\nRegistration deadline is midnight\, Thursday\, June 4\, 2026.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n Contestant Registration Form\n \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://coahs.org/event/colorado-aviation-classic-26/ LOCATION:Boulder Municipal Airport\, 3327 Airport Rd\, Boulder\, CO\, 80301 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260328T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260328T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T154956 CREATED:20260302T174933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T180738Z UID:6959-1774686600-1774699200@coahs.org SUMMARY:C.A.H.S. Spring Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Date:  March 28th \nMeeting Time: 8:30am\nPresentation: 11:00am \nPlace: Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight at the Centennial airport\n13005 Wings Way\, Centennial\, CO 80112 \nMain agenda item – Officers and the Board of Directors will be elected. \nDon’t miss opportunity to hear about Society business. Elect board members as well as enjoy presentation by Hall of Fame Laureate Joe Thibodeau on racing his P-51\, the Crusader at 11 am and will be open to the public.  CAHS Members will be admitted free; non-members pay $10.95. \nWe encourage you to bring a friend who may also enjoy our Colorado Aviation History presentation.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”6966″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://coahs.org/event/c-a-h-s-spring-membership-meeting/ LOCATION:Exploration of Flight Centennial Airport\, 13005 Wings Way\, Englewood\, CO\, 80112 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251012T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251012T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T154956 CREATED:20250520T160205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T172025Z UID:6819-1760266800-1760277600@coahs.org SUMMARY:55th Colorado Aviation Annual Hall of Fame Banquet DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nThe Colorado Aviation Historical Society (CAHS) will host their 55th Annual Hall of Fame Banquet on Sunday\, October 12\, 2025\, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Lakewood Country Club\, honoring three distinguished individuals whose contributions have left a lasting impact on Colorado aviation. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://coahs.org/event/55th-colorado-aviation-annual-hall-of-fame-banquet/ LOCATION:Lakewood Country Club\, 6800 W 10th Ave\, Lakewood\, CO\, 80214 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250823T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250823T123000 DTSTAMP:20260417T154956 CREATED:20250805T163407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T163936Z UID:6897-1755937800-1755952200@coahs.org SUMMARY:2025 AvAr Intro to Aviation Archaeology Expedition DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nThe Colorado Aviation Historical Society (CAHS) will be hosting its third annual Introduction to Aviation Archaeology field exercise.\nWhen: Saturday\, August 23\, 2025 \nWhere: Wichita State crash site – 39°41′36″N 105°52′57″W \nCost: This free\, half-day expedition is open to all members of the society as well as the general public.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Each year the CAHS Aviation Archaeology (AvAr) program offers interested parties an opportunity to visit an historic aviation site in Colorado.  Guided by experts recognized in this field\, the site is interpreted so as to provide an intimate look into what is involved in this particular discipline of science\, along with an in-depth look at the history of each site. \nSituated at about 11\,200 feet MSL\, the 1970 Wichita State Martin 404 crash site is a popular destination for hundreds of hikers and history buffs every year.  Classified as a moderate challenge\, with about 200 yards of relatively steep trail\, AvAr splits the participants into two groups; those who can still sprint up trails like this one\, and the rest of us who huff and puff.  The latter group stops frequently and takes their time\, usually arriving about ten to fifteen minutes after the athletes.  (Note: If you have a health concern\, but still would like to consider going\, please contact me at aviator_b@outlook.com to discuss your concerns.) \nItems you will want to bring along are comfortable hiking shoes\, a hat\, sunscreen\, water (at least one 16 Oz. bottle)\, long sleeve shirt or light jacket\, any necessary meds you might require\, and a walking stick – the latter being an absolute must! \nParticipants are expected to be at the rendezvous point no-later-than (NLT) 0845 for check-in and briefing.  The entire event generally takes about three hours\, so you can expect to be back in your vehicle and headed for lunch NLT noon.  All who complete this expedition will receive a CAHS commemorative challenge coin. \nIf you are interested in joining other like-minded individuals on this one-of-a-kind adventure\, please contact Brian at aviator_b@outlook.com for further information.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://coahs.org/event/2025-avar-intro-to-aviation-archaeology-expedition/ LOCATION:Wichita State crash site\, 39°41′36″N 105°52′57″W ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://coahs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Wichita_State_University_football_team_plane_crash_site_1970_—_Mount_Trelease_September_2024_54028422496.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250816T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250816T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T154956 CREATED:20250805T164411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T164525Z UID:6902-1755338400-1755345600@coahs.org SUMMARY:C.A.H.S. Summer Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Date:  August 16th \nTime: 10am-noon \nPlace: Centennial Airport in the administration building\, known as “The Hangar”\nConference room on the first floor West side of the building\n7800 S Peoria St\, Englewood\, CO 80112 \nMain agenda item – Presentation and approval of 2025 HOF nominees William Standerfer and Captain Willie Daniels II. \nPlease join us to hear about these two Colorado Aviators and how they influenced Colorado Aviation/History and to vote for them into our Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame. Our Hall of Fame Banquet will be held at the Lakewood Country Club on Saturday\, October 18th from 11 am to 2 pm to honor the aviators you vote into our Hall of Fame.  More details to follow. URL:https://coahs.org/event/c-a-h-s-summer-membership-meeting/ LOCATION:Centennial Airport Admin building\, 7565 S. Peoria St.\, Englewood\, CO\, 80112 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241005T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241005T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T154956 CREATED:20220616T203651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T222437Z UID:5882-1728126000-1728136800@coahs.org SUMMARY:Hall of Fame Banquet DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nPlease join us for the 54th Hall of Fame Banquet to celebrate the induction of Brigadier General (Ret) Jerome P. “Jerry” Limoge\, COANG and William M. “Bill” Dunn into our Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame.\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://coahs.org/event/hall-of-fame-banquet/ LOCATION:Lakewood Country Club\, 6800 W 10th Ave\, Lakewood\, CO\, 80214 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240914T070000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240914T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T154956 CREATED:20240808T222335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T182135Z UID:6681-1726297200-1726333200@coahs.org SUMMARY:Colorado Aviation Classic DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”6687″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1723156457442{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”]The 2024 Colorado Aviation Classic will be held on Saturday\, September 14\, 2024\, at Vance Brand Airport (LMO) in Longmont\, Colorado. \nThe Colorado Aviation Classic is a free fly-in event hosted by the Colorado Aviation Historical Society and designed to showcase some of the finest examples of vintage aircraft from throughout the Rocky Mountain Region.  It is an opportunity to recognize and reward the individuals who own\, maintain and restore these unique aircraft as well as educate the general viewing public by bringing together these wonderful machines in a realistic setting that cannot be duplicated in any museum[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1723164027912{margin-top: 40px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;background-color: #e0f2f9 !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1723156809895{margin-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””] \nThere are three classifications of aircraft to be judged:\n[/vc_column_text]\n \n\n[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nAntique\nAircraft built on or before August 31\, 1945.  The exception will be those pre-war aircraft with short post-war production runs.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nClassic\nAircraft built between September 1\, 1945\, up to and including December 31\, 1960.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nReplicas\nFull size and scaled antique or classic aircraft\, built to replicate the original manufacturer’s plans in the antique category.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner]\n \n\n[vc_column_text css=””]In addition\, a People’s Choice Award will be presented. \nTo be eligible for the judging competition\, aircraft must: \n\nBe in airworthy condition at the time of the competition\nHave flown to or on the day of – and prior to – the competition\nBe in the competition area no later than 0930 hrs. on the day of competition\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1723164155948{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1723156882749{margin-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””] \nAircraft will be judged for awards in the following categories:\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1723164312941{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nAntique Aircraft Civil\nGrand Champion \nReserve Grand Champion[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nClassic Aircraft Civil\nGrand Champion \nReserve Grand Champion[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nReplica\nGrand Champion \nReserve Grand Champion\n(antique category only)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nAntique Aircraft Military\nGrand Champion \nReserve Grand Champion[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nClassic Aircraft Military\nGrand Champion \nReserve Grand Champion[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nPeople’s Choice Award\nBest in Show[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1723164690218{margin-top: 40px !important;margin-bottom: 40px !important;}”][vc_column]\n \n\n[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css=””] \nTo register as a contestant\, please complete the Contest Registration Form.\nOnce completed\, submit the Contest Registration Form (Page 1) by email to coloradoahs.org@gmail.com or by mailing to: \nColorado Aviation Historical Society\nAttn: CAC 24\nP.O. Box 201615\nDenver\, CO 80220[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″]\n Contestant Registration Form\n \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1725387692817{margin-top: 30px !important;}”] \nThe registration deadline is Thursday\, September 12\, 2024.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://coahs.org/event/colorado-aviation-classic/ LOCATION:Vance Brand Airport\, 229 Airport Rd.\, Longmont\, CO\, 80503 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240831T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240831T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T154956 CREATED:20240809T210712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T203244Z UID:6695-1725098400-1725105600@coahs.org SUMMARY:C.A.H.S. Summer Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Date:  August 31st \nTime: 10am-noon \nPlace: Big Conference Room\nAdmin Building\, Centennial Airport\n(same parking lot as The Perfect Landing\, north end) \nMain agenda item – Presentation and approval of 2024 HOF nominees URL:https://coahs.org/event/cahs-membership-meeting/ LOCATION:Centennial Airport Admin building\, 7565 S. Peoria St.\, Englewood\, CO\, 80112 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240817 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240818 DTSTAMP:20260417T154956 CREATED:20240805T172513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T172953Z UID:6675-1723852800-1723939199@coahs.org SUMMARY:AvAr Expeditions DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1722878975648{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””]The Colorado Aviation Historical Society Aviation Archaeology (AvAr) program will be conducting an expedition to the Wichita State crash site on Saturday\, August 17\, 2024.  This interpretive field exercise is intended for interested individuals and groups wishing to learn more about aviation archaeology. \nLeading this exercise will be noted aviation archaeologist Col. Ernie Leroy (USAF Ret.)\, who will provide a brief summary of events leading this 1970 accident and who will help attendees interpret the debris field. \nAlthough this climb will be made over established trails it is a moderate hike to elevations above 11\,000 feet MSL\, and it is incumbent upon each participant to assess her/his own fitness for the trek.  Total time in the field for this exercise will be approximately three hours. \nIf you wish to register for this event or need further information\, please contact Brian at Coloradoahs.org@gmail.com \nWe look forward to having you along.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”6676″ img_size=”full” css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://coahs.org/event/avar-expeditions/ LOCATION:Wichita State crash site\, 39°41′36″N 105°52′57″W END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240323T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240323T150000 DTSTAMP:20260417T154956 CREATED:20240320T170328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T170438Z UID:6657-1711198800-1711206000@coahs.org SUMMARY:CAHS Meeting DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our Spring Meeting will take place on Saturday\, March 23rd from 1-3pm in the Lowry Room at the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum. \nPizza and soft drinks will be provided.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://coahs.org/event/cahs-meeting/ LOCATION:Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum\, 7711 East Academy Blvd\, DENVER\, CO\, 80230\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231028T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231028T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T154956 CREATED:20231023T192548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T193340Z UID:6642-1698494400-1698501600@coahs.org SUMMARY:SPEAKER SERIES: BEYOND OPPENHEIMER DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”6647″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_shadow_border” css=”.vc_custom_1698089513072{padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Date: Saturday\, Oct 28 | 11:00AM to 12:00PM\nVenue: Air & Space Museum[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1698089294881{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Join us at the Air & Space Museum to hear from guest speaker Steve Kelly for a Speaker Series titled Beyond Oppenheimer: America’s Race to Create the Atomic Bomb. \nThis presentation about the Manhattan Project will highlight the people who lobbied to get the bomb program launched\, the researchers who conducted the efforts to build the bomb\, the secret facilities that were built from the ground up in record time and the creative solutions that were devised to make the weapon work. It will also cover the training of the crews and delivery of the bomb to targets in Japan.[/vc_column_text]\n Buy Tickets\n \n \n \n [vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1698089565136{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”] \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis presentation will take place in the Harrison Ford Theater and is included in museum admission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://coahs.org/event/speaker-series-beyond-oppenheimer/ LOCATION:Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum\, 7711 East Academy Blvd\, DENVER\, CO\, 80230\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230826T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230826T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T154956 CREATED:20230810T171018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T171018Z UID:6586-1693044000-1693051200@coahs.org SUMMARY:CAHS Summer Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, August 26\, at 10:00am for the annual CAHS Summer Meeting\nand Member Appreciation Day. \nThis year we want to recognize our loyal supporters with a luncheon at FlyteCo\nTower Brewery. \nWe invite all Society members (any level of membership) to enjoy a luncheon at\nFlyteCo Tower brewery located in the historic Stapleton International control\ntower. The address is 3120 Uinta St\, Denver\, but you can’t miss seeing the old\ncontrol tower once you get close. There is no cost to attend as long as you are a\npaid up member (to check your status call Ernie LeRoy-contact information\nbelow). \nThe usual business meeting will begin at 10:00am (bagels and coffee will be\navailable). Members will vote on this year’s nominees for Hall of Fame Laureates\,\nfollowed by the president’s report on the current activities of the organization.\nLunch will be at 11:30am. \nAs a courtesy\, please RSVP by August 21st to CAHS Secretary Ernie LeRoy if you are\ngoing to attend. (303-883-3394 or email to: ejl@mymountain.com) URL:https://coahs.org/event/cahs-summer-meeting/ LOCATION:FlyteCo Tower Brewery\, 3120 Uinta St\, Denver\, CO\, 80238 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230805 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230806 DTSTAMP:20260417T154956 CREATED:20230310T193119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230310T193144Z UID:6362-1691193600-1691279999@coahs.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Aviation Archaeology DESCRIPTION:Join our aviation archaeology group for a hike to the site of the Wichita State football team crash near the Eisenhower tunnel. You will learn about this tragic event in Colorado history and the basic techniques used in assessing a historic crash site. Not a strenuous hike\, but be aware that it is at an elevation of 11\,000 feet. Interested members should request details by emailing Brian Richardson: aviator_b@msn.com URL:https://coahs.org/event/introduction-to-aviation-archaeology/ LOCATION:CO END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230801 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230802 DTSTAMP:20260417T154956 CREATED:20230227T212913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T212913Z UID:6354-1690848000-1690934399@coahs.org SUMMARY:Deadline for submission of Hall of Fame nomination binders DESCRIPTION:Two copies of completed binders must be turned in to the CAHS office at “Wings over the Rockies Air & Space Museum ” by 4:00pm 01 August. URL:https://coahs.org/event/deadline-for-submission-of-hall-of-fame-nomination-binders/ LOCATION:CAHS Office\, PO BOX 201615\, Denver\, CO\, 80220 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230610 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230611 DTSTAMP:20260417T154956 CREATED:20230227T212653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T212809Z UID:6350-1686355200-1686441599@coahs.org SUMMARY:Day trip to Christman Field DESCRIPTION:Historic Christman Field in Ft. Collins is one of the oldest continuously used airports in Colorado. Home of a Civilian Pilot Training Program during WWII\, it was later a manufacturing facility for Luscombe and Forney Ercoupe aircraft. The field is currently used for the CSU drone program. \nInterested members should request details by emailing Brian Richardson: aviator_b@msn.com URL:https://coahs.org/event/day-trip-to-christman-field/ LOCATION:Christman Airfield\, 3985 Laporte Ave\, Fort Collins\, Colorado\, 80521 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230520T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230520T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T154956 CREATED:20230227T212337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T195859Z UID:6346-1684587600-1684591200@coahs.org SUMMARY:Elrey Jeppesen Presentation DESCRIPTION:CAHS member Flint Whitlock will present a lecture on Elrey Jeppesen’s contributions in the field of air navigation. \nTime: 1:00 PM\nPlace: Forney Transportation Museum\, Denver\, Colorado. URL:https://coahs.org/event/elrey-jeppesen-presentation/ LOCATION:Forney Museum of Transportation\, 4303 Brighton Blvd\, Denver\, CO\, 80216 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230413T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230413T200000 DTSTAMP:20260417T154956 CREATED:20230322T170853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T172000Z UID:6365-1681412400-1681416000@coahs.org SUMMARY:Colorado Aviation Historical Society Spring Meeting DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, April 13\, 2023 at 7 pm at the Exploration of Flight-Centennial Airport and via Zoom\, we will be hosting our annual meeting. \nThis meeting is to inform our membership about the current state of the Society\, and to elect three directors to the governing board. Members in good standing are encouraged to run for these board positions. A brief statement on the candidate’s qualifications and short bio must be sent to Ernie LeRoy\, Secretary of CAHS (email: ejl@mymountain.com) by April 7\, 2023. Candidate bios will be available to view at the time of the meeting. \nClick on this link to join the Zoom Meeting on Thursday\, April 13 at 7 pm:  \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/89638899102?pwd=V3pwelpmL0tEL2dvaWMvanJRb1RxUT09 URL:https://coahs.org/event/colorado-aviation-historical-society-spring-meeting/ LOCATION:Exploration of Flight Centennial Airport\, 13005 Wings Way\, Englewood\, CO\, 80112 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230308T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230308T170000 DTSTAMP:20260417T154956 CREATED:20221215T190902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T191907Z UID:6312-1678262400-1678294800@coahs.org SUMMARY:Emily Warner & Women's Airline Pilots Day DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nCelebrate Emily Warner & Women Airline Pilots Day!\nJoin us every year on March 8th for an annual celebration to honor Emily Warner and women pilots in history. Emily Warner is America’s Pioneer Female Airline Pilot and First Female ALPA Member (1973)\, First Woman Airline Captain (1976)\, National Aviation and National Women’s Hall of Fame\, Women in Aviation Intl Pioneer Hall of Fame. In 2015\, Granby/Grand County Airport named Emily Warner Field. \nAdmission: Free[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Visit the museum’s website to learn more.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://coahs.org/event/emily-warner-womens-airline-pilots-day/ LOCATION:Emily Warner Field Museum\, 1023 Co Rd 610\, Granby\, CO END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230218T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230218T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T154956 CREATED:20230201T174630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T180034Z UID:6321-1676725200-1676728800@coahs.org SUMMARY:2023 Lecture Series - with Flint Whitlock DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n“Turbulence Before Takeoff:The Life & Times of Aviation Pioneer Marlon DeWitt Green”\nThe untold story of how Marlon Green defied an entrenched\, segregated airline industry.\nFree with admission.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”6326″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_shadow_border”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \n In 1963\, Marlon DeWitt Green\, an Arkansas-born African American and former U.S. Air Force pilot\, broke the airline industry color barrier when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Continental Airlines had to comply with the State of Colorado’s anti-discrimination laws—there being no conflict with any federal statute—and required that the company hire him. He has been described as the “Jackie Robinson of the airline industry” for overcoming discrimination to become the first black pilot hired by a regularly scheduled commercial passenger airline.  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”6327″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_shadow_border”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nFlint Whitlock is a full-time military historian\, editor of WWII Quarterly\, and 2021 inductee into the Colorado Authors Hall of Fame. He is on the board of directors at the Broomfield Veterans Museum and is the author of two books about Colorado Army units in World War II: “Soldiers on Skis” and “The Rock of Anzio”. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://coahs.org/event/2023-lecture-series/ LOCATION:Forney Museum of Transportation\, 4303 Brighton Blvd\, Denver\, CO\, 80216 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220924 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220926 DTSTAMP:20260417T154956 CREATED:20220616T203506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T203506Z UID:5879-1663977600-1664150399@coahs.org SUMMARY:Pikes Peak Regional Air Show Colorado Springs DESCRIPTION:For more information and tickets go to:  pprairshow.org URL:https://coahs.org/event/pikes-peak-regional-air-show-colorado-springs/ LOCATION:Colorado Springs Airport\, 7250 Getting Heights\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80916 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220910T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220910T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T154956 CREATED:20220907T190946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T192617Z UID:6265-1662811200-1662818400@coahs.org SUMMARY:Civil Air Patrol Presentation DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Gary Tobey will be hosting a presentation at the Exploration of Flight on the “Civil Air Patrol”.  Col. Gary Tobey\, is the Former Colorado Wing Commander and also a CAHS Director and will present the history of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) and its current missions. \nBeginning as an auxiliary of civilian pilots and aircraft to the Army Air Forces in World War II\, the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has grown to now include 555 aircraft and over 56\,000 volunteers. \nCAP has repeatedly proven to be a powerful\, professional\, volunteer force-multiplier for the Air Force\, government agencies\, states\, and communities\, supporting emergency responses\, flying blood and vaccines to disaster sites\, and conducting youth and educational programs.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”]\n Purchase Tickets\n \n \n \n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1662578283412{padding-top: 20px !important;}”]The Civil Air Patrol will have one of their aircraft on display.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”6276″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://coahs.org/event/civil-air-patrol-presentation/ LOCATION:Exploration of Flight Centennial Airport\, 13005 Wings Way\, Englewood\, CO\, 80112 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220820T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220820T120000 DTSTAMP:20260417T154956 CREATED:20220616T203026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T173431Z UID:5874-1660989600-1660996800@coahs.org SUMMARY:Aviation Archaeology Seminar at Exploration of Flight DESCRIPTION:Members of our Aviation Archaeology group will conduct a seminar on the essentials of discovering and analyzing historic aviation sites. Recent local and international expeditions will be highlighted. \nEvent Location:\nExploration of Flight hangar\n13005 Wings Way\, Englewood\, CO\n80112 Centennial Airport \nTime: 10:00am – 12:00pm. URL:https://coahs.org/event/aviation-archaeology-seminar/ LOCATION:Exploration of Flight Centennial Airport\, 13005 Wings Way\, Englewood\, CO\, 80112 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220813T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220813T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T154956 CREATED:20220616T202727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T180151Z UID:5872-1660392000-1660395600@coahs.org SUMMARY:CAHS Summer membership meeting DESCRIPTION:Update of Society activities during first half of this year. Members will confirm the nominations for the 2022 Hall of Fame. URL:https://coahs.org/event/cahs-summer-membership-meeting/ LOCATION:Centennial Airport Admin building\, 7565 S. Peoria St.\, Englewood\, CO\, 80112 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR