I am disappointed in Colorado Heliops. My son started their…read moreflight school 1.5 years ago. The Rocky Mountain Regional Airport is very busy and my son was having a hard time feeling confident to speak to the air traffic controllers. I asked if a flight instructor could arrange for my son to go with him into the airport's control tower to see how hectic their job was in comparison to my son talking into the headset. They said they had no arrangement for that. Unfortunately, my son took a break from his training. I pulled my $1900 out of his account when they told me it would not secure his place he went from 6th on their list to a 150th.

I spent over $40,000 and 2 years of my life at this school. The instructors told me to leave after…read moreI got frustrated about not making progress here. They told me that I do not have the skillset to become a pilot and that I should not fly. However, instead of falling on my face, I immediately finished my private helicopter rating in the third busiest class D airspace in the USA. I was finishing college in Denver, and did not want to switch schools and move cities. So, as HeliOps is the only rotorcraft flight school within 6 hours of Denver, I had to fly or drive 6+ hours to and from flight schools to finish my helicopter ratings. I have now finished all my ratings needed to be hired in the industry and have received a total of 4 job offers even before completion of my commercial rating. The instructors at HeliOps are manipulative and do not seek to create qualified, competent pilots for the industry. They say that you are the only one not making progress here (even though almost all students who have stayed at HeliOps to complete their ratings have up to 100 extra hours over minimums, or left and excelled at other schools). Another phrase they like is that students at this school end up with higher hours because they hold them to a higher standard than other schools do. However, students end up with higher hours because there is enough time left between when a student learns a skill (for example, an autorotation) and the next time they fly, so that their skills perish and they have to learn the skill again. Once that skill has been re-learned, it has now been 3+ weeks since the other maneuvers have been practiced and they have to learn those skills again. There are so many skills to be learned in order to pass a checkride that training can take almost an unlimited amount of time if a school is not focused on getting students past a checkride. I have used the same examiner for my instrument rating that HeliOps uses for all their students. They lie about the difficulty of the checkride, what items will be on it, and what the examiner will be looking for in order to justify the fact that they make many students repeat lessons tirelessly. The instructors of HeliOps have told me and many other students to see an aviation therapist/psychologist. If you go here, remember this review when they tell you to see one. To add insult to injury, a previous male Schweizer 300 instructor has been SEXUALLY HARASSING ME through Facebook Messenger. This HeliOps instructor has asked me to allow him to do sexual things to my friends and I, and when I did not comply with his request, he told me to go F*** myself. I write this review with the hope that at least one person will be kept from the pain and financial drain that I have been a victim of through attending flight training at HeliOps. Do not go to this school.

I got stuck in Greeley on a Saturday afternoon going back home to the SF Bay Area from Oshkosh in…read moremy Cessna TR182, (Turbo RG). My electrical system had totally shut down in the air near Greeley. I tried recycling the master and alternator but it was dead and gone. I pumped down the gear and made an emergency landing in Greeley. This, at 3PM on a Saturday afternoon. Sam at Hanger 1 was highly recommended so I called the business . Much to my surprise, Dusty, his wife and business partner answered and was very helpful and concerned. To make a long story short Sam was looking at my plane 20 minutes later. AND, was able to diagnosis the problem and put in a used but serviceable battery to get me home. By a little after 4PM I was up and running again. This was a miracle! My expectation was multiple nights in a hotel and a big bill, not to mention the possibility of getting taken advantage of by a less than fair A&P. The bill was more than reasonable and Sam was truly happy to have helped. AND, Dusty even texted me to make sure I made it home OK. My only regret... Sam and Hanger 1 Aviation are so far away. 5 Big Stars for Sam & Dusty at Hanger 1 Aviation.

From the owner: Hangar 1, Inc specializes in general aviation aircraft inspection and repair. We have you covered…read morefrom general maintenance, special projects, even painting and upholstery. Call, email, or stop by and ask for Sam! We would love to see how we can help you!

Absolutely an amazing team of talented aviation professionals who always go above and beyond to…read moreensure safety and satisfaction. This is why Arapahoe Aero is known worldwid. I would recommend this maintenance base to anyone without question.

Worst E&P I have experienced - ever. Scott Utz has a god complex. I don't care if he's the best…read moremechanic in the world, his customer service is brutal. I waited for 15 months on waitlist to get an annual. They had it for 6 weeks and didn't even start it. To only email me (cowardly) and say they are too busy to start/complete the work. Plan accordingly and take it someplace that gives a damn.

They don't honor warranty work. I had a few problems and they approved to work to be done but then…read morenever paid! They are crooks.

Had nothing but problems in the engine they overhauled. Have to pay for a new engine at cost of…read more$80,000. Only had 380 hours on their engine before it seized up after losing oil pressure while flying. Biggest waste of $50,000.

If you need your airplane worked on, Bill is the one!!! Very reasonable and honest as they get! He…read moremakes sure it gets done right and can even give it a test drive before or after because he's a pilot too!

Outstanding maintenance team! Aero Tech Maintenance does an…read moreincredible job they're efficient, fair, and highly experienced. They've worked on my aircraft and consistently deliver phenomenal results. From smaller tasks like replacing tires and seats to full 100-hour inspections, they truly run the gamut. Their pricing is fair, their turnaround time is excellent, and their customer service is top-notch. I'm so glad they're nearby, it's so convenient!

From the owner: Centennial Aero-Tech is a full-service aircraft maintenance facility located at Centennial Airport…read more(KAPA), specializing in aircraft from Cirrus, Cessna, Piper, Mooney, Beechcraft, and Diamond. Backed by decades of experience and a fleet of 30+ club aircraft, we offer honest, efficient, and high-quality service with quick turnaround times. FAA-certified A&Ps, transparent pricing, and a reputation for doing the job right the first time—Centennial Aero-Tech is your trusted partner in general aviation maintenance.