I will teach you mountain flying if so desired. You can contact me directly, use the "Contact me" form on each page, or go through Springs Aviation. My availability is always on my AvCal which can help you plan your flight/visit.
If you want to fly in your own airplane, I fully support it, and think it's a better choice. We've had people fly in from out of state to take the course so don't hesitate to do the same.
These are the academics normally provided:
- The brief, "Mountain Flying Ground Knowledge" (PPT or PDF)
- And two handouts: AWOS stations and Suggested Route.
- Colorado Airport Directory 2022
This is the typical route:
Weather Considerations:
Weather Resources:- Monarch Pass AWOS: 719-539-4436
- Salida (KANK) AWOS: 719-539-5268
- Bald Mountain AWOS: 303-512-4419
- Buena Vista (KAEJ) AWOS: 719-395-2599
- Leadville (KLXV) AWOS: 719-486-8441
- Aspen (KASE) ASOS: 970-205-2482
- Glenwood Springs (KGWS) AWOS: 970-524-7386
- Eagle County (KEGE) AWOS: 970-524-7386
- Copper Mountain AWOS: 970-968-1715
- Wilkerson Pass AWOS: 303-512-4418
- FAA Aviation Weather Cameras
- https://avcams.faa.gov/
- It defaults to Alaska…just drag the map to Colorado
Other resources:
- 4 ways mountain airports are affected by slope winds.
- AM or PM - which is better for mountain flying?
- AOPA Mountain Flying Course (I do not think membership is required)
- Lee eddies, flying through them.
- Mountain Flying.
- Mountain Flying in a Cirrus (video from COPA)
- Mountain wave, flying through it. (vid from BM)
- Three rules of thumb for mountain flying. (vid from BM)
- Tips on Mountain Flying (fly8ma)
- Trent Palmer on mountain flying. Not a CFI, but knowledgeable.
Flying is great...improve every flight!
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