Colorado Aviation Archaeology: Events

2008 National Radial Engine Expo

See http://www.nationalradialengineexhibition.com for more details!

August field work at Jimmy Camp

We will be returning to Jimmy Camp on Saturday the 23rd. As usual we will meet at the gate by 8:00 am. Please confirm whether or not you'll be attending.

Crystal Mountain DC-6 Annual Survey

Annual trip to survey and record current condition for the National Forest Service of the Crystal Mountain DC-6

July Jimmy Camp B-24D Site work

June field work at the Jimmy Camp B-24D site. June work consist mostly of laying out additional grids to be cleared. If you wish to attend, email Brian Richardson, AvAr Program Manager

June 2008 Jimmy Camp Site work

June field work in support of the B-24D project at Jimmy Camp for the City of Colorado Springs. Those interested in being on-site for June work should contact Brian Richardson, AvAr Program Manager

EAA - B-17 "Aluminum Overcast" Denver Stop

Annual visit by EAA's B-17G "Aluminum Overcast"

Rocky Mountain Regional Fly-In

The annual Rocky Mountain Regional Fly-In features the Front Range Air Show and three event-filled days of aviation fun and education for the whole family.

Check out acres of aircraft on display from historic warbirds to the latest from today's aircraft manufacturers including LSAs. We also have children's activities, aviation exhibits, safety seminars and plenty of food.

Check back often as the RMRFI draws near. We will be adding information on the event as it becomes available.

Check http://www.rmrfi.org/ for more information

Spring Fly-In and Salute to Our Veterans

The Colorado Aviation Historical Society will hold its spring Membership Meeting at 10am till noon.

For details, vist: http://www.lafayettefoundation.org/Images/may17_2008-fly_in.jpg

2008 Rocky Mountain Metro Airport Open House

General Information:

The Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport Open House is sponsored by the Jeffco Airport Association AND the Colorado Aviation Historical Society. This event is free to the public and fun for the whole family.
The festivities of the day will include aerial demonstrations, high speed fly-bys, static displays, food and snack vendors. Also, there will be many booths for visit of local business and organizations.
The Colorado Aviation Historical Society will have a booth.
Come see the Metro North Fire Department and Rocky Mountain Metro Airport's Fire Trucks.
Activities for kids including jumping castles and obstacle course.

Various aerial demonstrations and fly-bys have been tentatively scheduled*:

Patty Wagstaff will be performing in her high-performance Extra 300S. As a six-time member of the US Aerobatic Team and the first woman to win the title of US National Aerobatic Champion, Patty is sure to put on a thrilling show!
F-16 Falcon tactical aerial demonstration
F-18 Superhornet aerial demonstration
MiG-17 Fly-Bys
"Martha Jean" B-25 Mitchell Fly-By
"Sentimental Journey" B-17 Flying Fortress Fly-By
Venom
P-51 Mustang Fly-By
*All performances have been 'tentatively scheduled' and may change at anytime.

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Static Displays:

MiG-17, T-33 T-Bird, Venom,
B-25 Mitchell "Martha Jean"
B-17 Flying Fortress "Sentimental Journey"
P-51 Mustang

F-16C from Colorado Air National Guard's Minutemen, Buckley AFB

F-18E/F Super Hornet

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Booth Space Reservation Information/Requirements:
There is no Booth Space Fee for this event
All Exhibitors must complete and submit an Exhibitor Agreement no later than Friday, May 30th, 2008.
All Exhibitors, unless exhibiting aircraft or other vehicle, must have a tent. The Airport can obtain a 10' x 10' tent, one table and two chairs for you for a fee of $115.00.
If you have any additional questions or special requests please email Wayne??
The Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport will permit or approve booth space at its sole discretion.
Exhibitor must furnish proof of general business liability insurance in the minimum amound of $500,000 for each occurrence and $1,000,000 aggregate, and name County of Jefferson, State of Colorado, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80419 as an additional insured, OR If the Exhibitor CANNOT provide Proof of Insurance described above, the Exhibitor must sign and return the Waiver of Liability included in the packet. Proof of Insurance or the Waiver of Liability must be received no later than Friday, May 30, 2008.
Forms / Documents:
Exhibitor Agreement with Terms and Condition and Waiver of Liablilty

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AvAr Spring Course 008 Field Work

Field portion of the Spring 2008 Class.

Spring AvAr Course

Last Day for Spring AvAr Course Signup