Flying in instrument meteorological conditions (low visibility and clouds) requires additional training. This is the next step for many in their flight training. Further developing ones flying skills with instrument training makes every pilot a more proficient and safer pilot. Having the flexibility to fly during less than ideal weather conditions to safely reach your destination makes getting your instrument rating well worth the effort.
Training & Certification Requirements:
- You must have at least a current private pilot certificate.
- Complete 50 hours of cross-country flight time
- Complete 40 hours of actual or simulated instrument time on cross country flight procedures, including one cross country flight of at least 250 nautical miles with 3 different kinds of instrument approaches
- Pass written test on instrument flight aeronautical knowledge
- Pass Checkride with FAA Inspector

Introductory Flight
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🥳 Shouting out a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Jamie Caudill on the completion of her first solo flight at KCFO! This is an incredible milestone and you definitely deserve the spotlight to celebrate the moment! Let's goooooo! 🥳
Flying in the mountains is very challenging, particularly for general aviation aircraft. Aircraft performance, mountain weather phenomena, and elevated density altitudes all present their challenges. To safely fly in the mountains, a solid mountain flying ground school is a prerequisite.![]()
This ground school is designed to be the first part of a full Mountain Flying course. The second portion of this course is a practical mountain flying experience; travelling through Granby, Glenwood Springs, Leadville, and then back to the Colorado Air and Space Port.![]()
This ground school will cover:
Density Altitude
Mountain Weather
Mountain Hazards
High Altitude Operations![]()
Our instructor, Tim Sale, has been flying in the Rockies for over 20 years. Tim’s approach is to teach pilots how to skillfully and safely fly in the mountains, not just over them.
Mountain flights can be scheduled after the ground course. Participants are welcome to schedule FRFS aircraft or use their own aircraft for the flight portion.![]()
Available Sessions:
Saturday, April 19, 2025 - 9:00AM-4:00PM MT
Saturday, May 17, 2025 - 9:00AM-4:00PM MT![]()
Cost:
$180.00 for FRFS members
$200 for NON members
Make your reservations now! Call 720-646-2350 or email info@frontrangeflightschool.com for more information. Payment is required to hold the reservation. ![]()
Note about cancellations:
Front Range Flight School reserves the right to cancel a session due to inclement weather. Additional details and reschedules will be communicated in the event of a session cancellation.
🥳 HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Kevin Davidson on his first solo flight at KCFO! When you set your mind to something you can achieve anything! Way to goooooo! 🥳
🌤 We have a newly rated Instrument Pilot in the house! CONGRATULATIONS to Nick Newman! We wish you smooth travels and clear skies! Let's goooooo! 🌤