Conquer the Rocky Mountains
Colorado has some of the toughest mountains to navigate through, but if you have never flown in the mountains, you don’t know what you’re missing! Our instructors fly in the mountains all the time and we would love to share the experience with you.
Visit us and we will talk about mountain weather, density altitude, aircraft loading, route selection, survival gear to carry, planning, and communications, and we’ll get you to as many airports as your schedule allows. Our specialty is operating in and out of high-altitude airports close to skiing, hiking, and fishing.
Your mountain flying course is tailored to your needs and provides the option of using your plane or ours. Our simulator will enhance the experience to demonstrate high-density altitude operations, terrain avoidance using ODPs, and planning.
Mountain Flight Training Options
The mountain flying course includes a ground discussion of topics specific to mountain flying, safety and survival techniques. A typical flight plan can include, but is not limited to, Buena Vista, Leadville (the highest airport in the continental US), Aspen, Steamboat Springs, and Eagle/Vail.
Typical Scenarios
Obstacle departure procedures in the mountains
Challenging mountain instrument approaches
Equipment failures & emergencies
Mountain range crossings
Circle to land approaches
The adventure can be accomplished in one of our fleet aircraft or your own aircraft that meets some minimum mountain requirements. The training may also qualify for a flight review, instrument proficiency check, or part of Cirrus Transition Training.
1-Day Introduction to Mountain Flying
Rent our Cirrus or use your own airplane, our experienced instructors will guide you for only $125/hr
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1-Day Introduction to Mountain Flying
($300 Savings)
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| $2,595 G3 SR22 Turbo Perspective $2,795 G5 SR22 Turbo Perspective $2,895 G6 SR22 Turbo Perspective Plus |
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| Personal Flight (Use Your Airplane) | |
| $795 G3 SR22 or SR22T Turbo Perspective |
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3-Day Mountain Flight Training Course
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3-Day Mountain Flight Training Course
($650 Savings)
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| $6,095 G3 SR22 Turbo Perspective $6,295 G5 SR22 Turbo Perspective $6,695 G6 SR22 Turbo Perspective Plus |
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| Personal Flight (Use Your Airplane) | |
| $2,195 G3 SR22 or SR22T Turbo Perspective |
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