Colorado Aviation Historical Society

C.A.H.S. Summer Membership Meeting
2025-08-16 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | 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.
