Colorado Aviation Historical Society Spring Meeting
2023-04-13 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Exploration of Flight Centennial Airport, 13005 Wings Way, Englewood, CO, 80112
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.
This 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.
Click on this link to join the Zoom Meeting on Thursday, April 13 at 7 pm:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89638899102?pwd=[REDACTED]

Elrey Jeppesen Presentation
2023-05-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Forney Museum of Transportation, 4303 Brighton Blvd, Denver, CO, 80216
CAHS member Flint Whitlock will present a lecture on Elrey Jeppesen’s contributions in the field of air navigation.
Time: 1:00 PM
Place: Forney Transportation Museum, Denver, Colorado.

Day trip to Christman Field
2023-06-10 | Christman Airfield, 3985 Laporte Ave, Fort Collins, Colorado, 80521
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.
Interested members should request details by emailing Brian Richardson: aviator_b@msn.com

Deadline for submission of Hall of Fame nomination binders
2023-08-01 | CAHS Office, PO BOX 201615, Denver, CO, 80220
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.

Introduction to Aviation Archaeology
2023-08-05 | CO
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

CAHS Summer Meeting
2023-08-26 10:00 - 12:00 | FlyteCo Tower Brewery, 3120 Uinta St, Denver, CO, 80238
Join us on Saturday, August 26, at 10:00am for the annual CAHS Summer Meeting
and Member Appreciation Day.
This year we want to recognize our loyal supporters with a luncheon at FlyteCo
Tower Brewery.
We invite all Society members (any level of membership) to enjoy a luncheon at
FlyteCo Tower brewery located in the historic Stapleton International control
tower. The address is 3120 Uinta St, Denver, but you can’t miss seeing the old
control tower once you get close. There is no cost to attend as long as you are a
paid up member (to check your status call Ernie LeRoy-contact information
below).
The usual business meeting will begin at 10:00am (bagels and coffee will be
available). Members will vote on this year’s nominees for Hall of Fame Laureates,
followed by the president’s report on the current activities of the organization.
Lunch will be at 11:30am.
As a courtesy, please RSVP by August 21st to CAHS Secretary Ernie LeRoy if you are
going to attend. (303-883-3394 or email to: ejl@mymountain.com)

SPEAKER SERIES: BEYOND OPPENHEIMER
2023-10-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, 7711 East Academy Blvd, DENVER, CO, 80230, United States
Date: Saturday, Oct 28 | 11:00AM to 12:00PM
Venue: Air & Space Museum 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.
This 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.
Buy Tickets

This presentation will take place in the Harrison Ford Theater and is included in museum admission.

CAHS Meeting
2024-03-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, 7711 East Academy Blvd, DENVER, CO, 80230, United States
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.
Pizza and soft drinks will be provided.

AvAr Expeditions
2024-08-17 | Wichita State crash site, 39°41′36″N 105°52′57″W
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.
Leading 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.
Although 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.
If you wish to register for this event or need further information, please contact Brian at Coloradoahs.org@gmail.com
We look forward to having you along.

C.A.H.S. Summer Membership Meeting
2024-08-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Centennial Airport Admin building, 7565 S. Peoria St., Englewood, CO, 80112
Date: August 31st
Time: 10am-noon
Place: Big Conference Room
Admin Building, Centennial Airport
(same parking lot as The Perfect Landing, north end)
Main agenda item – Presentation and approval of 2024 HOF nominees

Colorado Aviation Classic
2024-09-14 07:00 - 17:00 | Vance Brand Airport, 229 Airport Rd., Longmont, CO, 80503
The 2024 Colorado Aviation Classic will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at Vance Brand Airport (LMO) in Longmont, Colorado.
The 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
There are three classifications of aircraft to be judged:

Antique
Aircraft built on or before August 31, 1945. The exception will be those pre-war aircraft with short post-war production runs.
Classic
Aircraft built between September 1, 1945, up to and including December 31, 1960.
Replicas
Full size and scaled antique or classic aircraft, built to replicate the original manufacturer’s plans in the antique category.

In addition, a People’s Choice Award will be presented.
To be eligible for the judging competition, aircraft must:

Be in airworthy condition at the time of the competition
Have flown to or on the day of – and prior to – the competition
Be in the competition area no later than 0930 hrs. on the day of competition

Aircraft will be judged for awards in the following categories:

Antique Aircraft Civil
Grand Champion
Reserve Grand Champion
Classic Aircraft Civil
Grand Champion
Reserve Grand Champion
Replica
Grand Champion
Reserve Grand Champion
(antique category only)
Antique Aircraft Military
Grand Champion
Reserve Grand Champion
Classic Aircraft Military
Grand Champion
Reserve Grand Champion
People’s Choice Award
Best in Show

To register as a contestant, please complete the Contest Registration Form.
Once completed, submit the Contest Registration Form (Page 1) by email to coloradoahs.org@gmail.com or by mailing to:
Colorado Aviation Historical Society
Attn: CAC 24
P.O. Box 201615
Denver, CO 80220
Contestant Registration Form

The registration deadline is Thursday, September 12, 2024.

Hall of Fame Banquet
2024-10-05 11:00 - 14:00 | Lakewood Country Club, 6800 W 10th Ave, Lakewood, CO, 80214
Please 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.

C.A.H.S. Summer Membership Meeting
2025-08-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Centennial Airport Admin building, 7565 S. Peoria St., Englewood, CO, 80112
Date: August 16th
Time: 10am-noon
Place: Centennial Airport in the administration building, known as “The Hangar”
Conference room on the first floor West side of the building
7800 S Peoria St, Englewood, CO 80112
Main agenda item – Presentation and approval of 2025 HOF nominees William Standerfer and Captain Willie Daniels II.
Please 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.

2025 AvAr Intro to Aviation Archaeology Expedition
2025-08-23 08:30 - 12:30 | Wichita State crash site, 39°41′36″N 105°52′57″W
The Colorado Aviation Historical Society (CAHS) will be hosting its third annual Introduction to Aviation Archaeology field exercise.
When: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Where: Wichita State crash site – 39°41′36″N 105°52′57″W
Cost: This free, half-day expedition is open to all members of the society as well as the general public. 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.
Situated 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.)
Items 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!
Participants 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.
If 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.

55th Colorado Aviation Annual Hall of Fame Banquet
2025-10-12 11:00 - 14:00 | Lakewood Country Club, 6800 W 10th Ave, Lakewood, CO, 80214
The 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.
