The aviation industry needs 674,000 new pilots through 2045, according to Boeing's Pilot and…read moreTechnician Outlook, and for many reasons it could be harder than producing the 44,000 new airplanes needed by then. But thanks to the Aspen Higher Learning Flight Academy and Trevor Fredrickson, director of operations, American aviation is one step closer after my son, Doc, completed his discovery flight last Friday. I sent my son and daughter Bobbi, who rode the back seat, off with Trevor without hesitation and they both came back hooked. Life memories made, and Doc got his first log book credit. Nothing gets people excited about aircraft or spacecraft as when they get to literally put their hands on one. If you want to give a kid an unbeatable experience, have them take a discovery flight. And try it at the Aspen Higher Learning Flight Academy, where the instructors and the views are unrivaled.

I felt like I got pretty robed of my experiences if you have a lot of money I recommend this school…read morefor taking slow paces but many times I was charged for 3 hours when I would only fly for 1.5 hours and I didn't feel like the instructor was very eager to teach me aswell it felt like he was just there because he needed to be. good flight school if you have money and flying is more of a hobby but other than that I wouldn't recomend

Fantastic flying club! Centennial Flyers is awesome! I'm…read morecurrently working on my Private Pilot License (PPL), and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Their fleet of Cessna 172s offers great variety and availability, making it easy to get in the air when you want to fly. The instructors and staff truly care about their members whether you're getting current in an aircraft, earning your instrument rating, or starting your PPL from scratch, they're there to support you every step of the way. Everyone is knowledgeable, experienced, and genuinely passionate about aviation. Highly recommend!

If you're looking to get the coveted Airline Transport Pilot rating, or a type rating, prior to or…read moreeven without going to fly for the airlines, this is definitely the place to go. Please reread that first sentence. I had passed my ATP/CPT course a few years ago, but still needed to do the checkride. Initially I was going to do my checkride, like several of buddies had, in an ancient twin. In Vegas the ride would be in a Beechcraft Travel Air, built before America's entry into the Vietnam War, too small for a 6-3 man like me, hotter than BLM hatred, with a tiny little Garmin GNS-430 for navigation that is partially obscured by the throwover yoke. The cockpit was so small that a control check left my knees feeling like I had been roughed up by loan shark debt collectors. Combined with the Vegas climate, the heat was so bad that I had lost 3 pounds before the run-up, and actually kept a towel around my neck to keep the sweat out of my eyes once airborne. I never got comfortable and confident enough in this old bird to want to fly it on the most important FAA checkride of my flight career. I then looked at picking up my ATP certificate flying a slightly bigger Piper Apache based out of Wichita, but the trainer/owner was a screaming former Luftwaffe fighter pilot. Needless to say I did not respond well to being demeaned by a sociopathic German martinet and his Planet of Apes approach to aviation instruction. And the real trouble with the Travel Air and the Apache is that they are worthless when it comes to engine out missed approaches, which is a mandatory ACS maneuver on the ATP evaluation. In these old birds, the reality is that if you actually were to lose an engine, you'd better have a runway close by because you won't get far. The angry Berliner mentioned above even said if you get to approach minimums with an actual engine out and the field is not in sight, your best chance of survival is to violate Federal Aviation Regulations and continue the approach and pray you can find the runway or Target parking lot to plop down on. This is a real world consideration. As as many of you mid-western pilots already know, Kansas gets foggier than Joe Biden's memory. So to get my ATP certificate, I finally turned to Flight Training International. I so wish I had gone there first. Transitioning from the tired and smelly flight decks of Seminoles, Travel Airs, Aztecs, and even Twin Diamonds, to a gleaming new Airbus A320 full motion simulator is like going from a ratty skateboard to a Harley Davidson Electra Glide. Yes, it costs more, but the training is well worth it and you will leave FTI as a better pilot, poised for the future, and with your ATP certificate in hand. FTI has two locations: Miami and Denver. I chose the latter. The staff there is incredible, and they will work tirelessly with you to help you get you that certificate. I owe special thanks to my instructor and check airman, both of whom flew full military careers, and then two decades each as airline captains. They know their stuff, they are patient and extremely knowledgeable professionals, and because of their efforts, along with the rest of the staff at FTI Denver, it was the best aviation training experience of my career. Thank you FTI.

This flight school is offers the best training for any level of student pilot! My instructor is…read moreTravis Duplantis and he has been a great instructor and I have learned a lot about what it takes to be a private pilot. If you want a chill instructor who is very thoughtful, challenging, and knows the ins and outs of aviation, I would highly recommend flight training with Travis Duplantis!

A few weekends back the BF and I made our way to the second annual Warbird Auto Show and Swap Meet…read moreat Front Range Airport. PROs: ++ I loved seeing all the old muscle cars and war planes!! ++ Some of the plane owners were allowing you to hop in the cockpits! Fun! ++ There were a few food trucks on hand to handle those hungry bellies. ++ Music provided by a local radio station (I can't remember which one). ++ Many Front Range Airport businesses were in attendance, such as the Flight School to discuss their programs. CONs: -- At $20 a car (regardless of how many people are IN the car), admission is a little steep for my taste. -- The swap meet was pretty jumbled and seemed overly spread out and disconnected from the rest of the event for those vendors in attendance. I'll be curious to see what changes are made over the coming years to the Warbird Auto Show and Swap Meet. All-in-all though it was a unique way to spend our Saturday afternoon!

Justin is a fantastic flight instructor. Knowledgeable, thorough, patient and professional. He took…read moreme from a discovery flight to a commercial/instrument pilot in 14 months and I never failed a check ride! If you're looking for the best gold seal rated flight instructor in Denver, you've found him. Give him a call and go chase your dream!!

Just got done with my first flight lesson. And I can't stop smiling. I flew with Rhett Kamm, who…read moreis the lead flight instructor. The facilities, aircraft, and lesson were top notch! From walking in the door to the preflight briefing to the landing, it was the most professional experience. This is not your dad's flight school, this is a modern flight school with modern aircraft and top notch employees. As the saying goes, "you get what you pay for.." I'll bargain hunt for some things, but my aviation training is not one of them. If you want the best, come see Rhett and his crew!

Great facility, fantastic top-notch (even brand new!) aircraft and awesome instructors. There's…read morereally no reason to go anywhere else.

I was here for a corporate training so a different experience…read more The staff are welcoming and were helpful in directing me where I needed to go. When we had breaks I came downstairs to the main level for the restroom. Our choices were the larger restrooms at the end of the building or the two gender neutral toward the entrance. While we were in our training, many folks with small children came through as well as school groups. As the day went on those two restrooms by the entrance went downhill. I understand this is more an issue of the general public than the staff. I did not spend time in the museum itself as this was a long day of training. I do recommend if you have interest in flight history. This is a nice museum.

Fantastic find in a historic Hangar located in a now suburban Southeast Denver. The collection of…read moreaircraft was impressive from actual bombers, jets, and helicopters to a Star Wars X-Wing presented and signed by George Lucas. The historical displays on NASA and the individual aircraft were well done. The nearby Lowry Beer Garden and Rocket Ice Cream were a welcome reprieve after meandering through the exhibits.