Aviation Forums

"Light Sport Aviation and Pilot Certification" (1:00 PM on Sat 8/28 & Sun 8/29)

Want to be a pilot but feel a little intimidated by the expense? In this forum, you'll learn about Light Sport Aircraft (LSA's). Small, easy to fly and much less expensive than you might imagine.

Presented by Chris Dillis of Skyraider Aviation in Erie, CO

"Aviation Security for the Traveler and GA Pilots" (1:00 PM on Sat 8/28 & Sun 8/29)

It's important that our Airports and our Aircraft are as secure as possible. This forum will explore security not only as it applies to the traveling public, but also how it affects General Aviation pilots and passengers.

Presented by Jeff Price, a Principal with Leading Edge Strategies and an Associate Professor at Metro State College of Denver.

"Flying the U-2 and the SR-71" (Noon on Sat 8/28 & Sun 8/29)

What's it like to fly at 80,000 feet ?  How does it feel to see the Air Speed Indicator hit Mach 3.3 - (that's over 2,100 mph)? You'll hear about this and more in this fascinating forum.

Presented by Major General Pat Halloran, (USAF - Retired). While in the Air Force, Halloran flew more than 100 missions in Korea in the F-84. Part of the first group of pilots selected to fly the U-2, he logged more than 1,600 hours during a nine-year period. From the U-2 he moved on to take over the SR-71 program and logged another 600 hours at Mach 3.

"Evolution of the Affordable Glass Panel EFIS" (9:00 AM on Sat 8/28 & Sun 8/29)

A discussion of the sensor technology and math that make the new, affordable Electronic Flight Information Systems more reliable and more capable than traditional analog instrumentation.

Presented by Kirk Kleinholz, Sales Account Manager, Dynon Avionics. Kirk's been a pilot for 18 years and is an active CFII, tailwheel instructor and multi-engine pilot.  In an earlier life he was a crewman in US Navy P-3s.  He travels to about 20 airshows and aviation events annually in the U.S. and internationally.  But he looks forward to the Rocky Mountain Regional Fly-In, since he grew up nearby in Canon City.

"Traits of Superior Pilots - Secrets Revealed"  (9:00 AM on Saturday 8/28)

For several years, Avemco Insurance Company and Advanced Aviation Simulators, Inc. have supported pioneering research intended to uncover root causes of pilot-induced mishaps and address them.

Though still in its initial stages, the research has revealed some traits of superior pilots. These traits, in conjunction with skills-based pilot training, may make aviation accidents less likely. This groundbreaking research is led by Bill Rhodes, Ph.D from Aerworthy Consulting. You will learn about the interesting results of this work on why some pilots are less likely to have accidents and what all pilots can learn to be more like them. This information is based on initial findings from the Airman Education Research Initiative (AERI) sponsored by                                                              Avemco^®and Advanced Aviation Simulators, Inc.

Presented by Bill Rhodes, lead investigator for the Airmanship Education Research Initiative (AERI)

"Warning Signs in Pilots - What Scares the Experts"  (9:00 AM on Sunday 8/29)

Though still in its initial stages, the research has already discovered patterns in pilot attitudes that seem to predict mishaps. Addressing these dispositions, in conjunction with skills-based pilot training, may make aviation accidents less likely. This groundbreaking research is led by Bill Rhodes, Ph.D from Aerworthy Consulting, LLC.  Marci Veronie, (Or Lauretta Godbey) of Avemco will introduce Dr. Rhodes for this exciting presentation where you'll learn about traits that may dispose pilots to have accidents and what can be done to address them. This information is based on initial findings from the Airman Education Research Initiative (AERI) sponsored by Avemco^®and Advanced Aviation Simulators, Inc.

Presented by Bill Rhodes, lead investigator for the Airmanship Education Research Initiative (AERI)

"Protecting America's Backcountry Airstrips"  (Noon on Saturday 8/28 and 10:00 AM on Sunday 8/29)

Presented by Ron Normandeau, Montana State Liaison for the Recreational Aircraft Foundation and Chairman of the Montana Pilots Association Recreational Airstrip Committee. He is retired from 35 years of service with the U.S. Geological Survey and Army Corps of Engineers. The RAF's mission is to maintain and preserve existing back country and rural airstrips. acquire new ones and promote safety in the use of these strips. 

"Flying Colorado's Mountains"  (10:00 AM on Saturday 8/28)

Flying the Colorado Rockies, with more than 50 peaks exceeding 14,000 feet can be an exhilarating experience, but it also presents many hazards. Learn more about it in this Forum

Presented by Larry Camden, Chairman of the Colorado Pilot's Association Mountain Flying Course. Larry is Chief Instructor for Executive Flight Training at Centennial Airport. He's logged over 38,000 hours in the air.