Fly the Colorado Rockies
Safe and enjoyable flying in the mountains requires the right perspective, solid understanding of aircraft performance, the operating environment and most importantly, your abilities as a pilot. The proficient mountain pilot will carefully assess each of these factors when planning a mountain flight.
There are several fundamental concepts that we teach, most other concepts are related to these five key concepts:
- Route Planning
- Aircraft Performance
- Effects of Wind over Terrain
- Positioning of the Aircraft in Relation to Terrain
- Survival Concepts
We offer single and multi-day courses for mountain flying.
Learn to fly in Glenwood Springs, Colorado
From Glenwood Springs, Colorado - Eagle County Regional Airport is a short 30 minute drive. Alpine Flight Training offers the the most well maintained and affordable aircraft rentals and instruction in the western slope and central rockies of colorado. A short drive from Glenwood, Aspen, Carbondale, Silt, Alpine Flight Training is your source for learning to fly in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.