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Whether you’re just starting out, need a refresher, or ready to move up to the next certificate or rating, our highly experienced, prior-military flight instructors will make you a better, safer pilot.

Elegant in its simplicity, the 172 has trained thousands of pilots since Cessna first introduced it. Ours features a 160-hp Lycoming O-320 engine and a basic but capable instrument panel with some modern touches including, a touch-screen GNC355A Garmin GPS navigator, Garmin GNC215 VHF COM/NAV radio and GTX335 transponder. Our 1980 N-model is available for private pilot, instrument, & flight instructor training, flight reviews and is equipped for day/night VFR and IFR flight. It burns approximately 8 gallons per hour.

The pride of the fleet, our 1965 Cessna 182H is highly-modified for backcountry and mountain flying. Equipped with a normally-aspirated 285hp Texas Skyways O-520 engine, a Sportsman STOL leading edge cuff, oversized tires, a heavy-duty Airglas nose fork, extended baggage compartment, and long-range fuel tanks, this Skylane is heavy-duty and the only aircraft in which we instruct on unpaved runways. With its dual Garmin G5s, GTN750, and GFC500 autopilot, our 182H also qualifies as a technically advanced aircraft (TAA) for the 10 hours required for commercial pilot students under Part 61.129(a)(3)(ii). With day/night VFR and IFR capabilities, our 182 is also a great platform for instrument training, high performance endorsements, flight instructor training, and flight reviews. The 182H burns approximately 15 gallons per hour.

Our 1966 Cessna 210F sports a fuel-injected, 285hp Continental IO-520 engine that’s perfect for the high density altitudes of the Southwest. With its dual Garmin G5s, AviDyne IFD440 navigator, and STEC30 autopilot, our 210F qualifies as both technically advanced and complex for your commercial pilot training needs under Part 61.129(a)(3)(ii). With 80-gallon long range fuel tanks and a cruise speed of 155 KTAS, this airplane is also a great choice for instrument cross-countries, mountain flying training, flight reviews, flight instructor training, and high performance and complex endorsements. Our 210F can fly day/night under VFR and IFR and burns approximately 17 gallons per hour.

Powered by a 235hp Lycoming TIO-540 engine, our 2009 Cessna T182T is the newest airplane in our fleet. When you’re ready to take your training to the next level, book this aircraft for your commercial, instrument, mountain flying, flight review, flight instructor, and/or high performance training. Experience the performance that only a turbocharged aircraft can offer. With an all leather interior and air conditioning, our T182 delivers an exceptionally comfortable ride. Additionally, its G1000 avionics package qualifies it as a TAA under 61.129(a)(3)(ii). Our T182 can fly day/night under VFR and IFR and burns approximately 18 gallons per hour.
This device from ELITE Simulation Solutions can convert bad weather days and maintenance down days into productive training sessions. Approved for up to 2.5 hours of private pilot training under 61.109(k)(1), 10 hours of instrument training under 61.65(i), as well as the maintenance of instrument currency under 61.57(c)(2), our PI-135 is a cost-effective complement to in-aircraft training. The PI-135 can accurately replicate a 172, a 182, as well as airplanes from Piper (Archer III, Arrow IV, Seneca III), Beechcraft (Bonanza A36, Baron 58), and Mooney (M20J). With touchscreen capability, its also an excellent way to practice using the Garmin GTN750.
Aviation is an expensive endeavor. Our rates reflect this reality and are set to cover insurance, appropriately compensate our instructors, and to keep our airplanes maintained to the highest level of safety possible. Once you’ve completed the questionnaire below, we’ll get back to you with a custom quote and a rate lock for the duration of your training or 1 year, whichever comes first.
We offer a 10% discount for aircraft time purchased in 10-hour blocks and instructor time purchased in 20-hour blocks. Our veterans, who already enjoy a 10% discount will receive an additional 5% off of flight time and instructor time purchased in 10-hour & 20-hour blocks respectively.
Please CLICK HERE to complete a short questionnaire detailing your experience, training goals, and aircraft preferences. A High Country Instructor Pilot will get back to you shortly with a customized training proposal.
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