I got my private pilot's license at Rocky Mountain Flight School years ago and recently came back…read morefor a BFR while visiting Colorado (I split time between here and Seattle - frequent flyer miles and Hobbs time). I'll be renting planes from RMFS while I'm in town, and it's great to be back. Let's be honest: the planes are no spring chickens. But they're affordable, functional, and safe - and in general aviation, that's a win. If you're looking to stay current without blowing your entire paycheck, this is the place. A major highlight was working with Austin Duffield. He's sharp, thoughtful, has great energy, and - most importantly - absolutely no ego. That last part matters a lot. I've worked with instructors here in the past who were, shall we say, less approachable. Austin made the BFR both productive and enjoyable, with a balance of professionalism and down-to-earth attitude that's rare to find. Rocky Mountain Flight School has its quirks (or at least they used to, time will tell if they still do), but it's a great value - and with the right instructor, a genuinely rewarding place to fly.

Super rude employees who won't answer simple questions. They tell you to go google how much it…read morewould cost to fly there. The manager refuses to speak to their customers as well. They tell you "thanks for your cooperation" and hang up. Quite a wild attitude for a flight school to have. Avoid at all costs if they can't be bothered to actually communicate with customers.

Part 141 vs Part 61. The age old debate. here's where they get you: If you attend an approved…read morecollege and get a degree in professional aviation, you can gat your ATP at 1000 hours instead of 1500. However, I highly doubt if I'd stayed with McAir, I would have gotten all the required ratings in 1000 hours. I was at this flight school for the first 40 hours of my training. It was an absolute money and time suck. Show up 30 minutes before each flight to fill out a weight and balance sheet every...single...time. The rates were 270/hr with an instructor when I started, and 320/hr when I left. on top of that, they have a late cancellation policy in which, if you cancel within 24 hours of a flight, they charge you for an hour in the plane, regardless of what the situation is. Let me give you an example. I had a flight scheduled for an afternoon after work one day. I had to be at work by 4:30 AM, so I went to bed pretty early. When I woke up, I saw that someone had changed my flight to start at 7 AM. No notice, no confirmation, nothing. I called to cancel and try to get it rescheduled. No planes available. Later that day, I was charged $320 for a late cancelation. I got my money back, after I borderline yelled at them. Another thing I'll touch on, is the airspace. KBJC is the most disorganized Delta I've flown in. Their system has many kinks, and it's not uncommon for you to arrive at 5AM for a flight, and then wait to take off for 45 minutes. Oh by the way, that whole time you sit on the taxiway with the engine running, you're being charged 320/hr. If you're pursuing your pilots license, go to a part 61 flight school, where the instructors actually car, and the price is a fraction of 141. I pay 240/hr now, for a nicer plane, with an outstanding instructor. I paid nearly $15,000 for 40 hours of flight time at McAir before I switched. All that money, and I still hadn't even soloed. If you're looking for a good flight school, Flights Inc at KAPA has been an outstanding flight school.

Started my Flight training in December 2023. Went thru up to 5 different CFI's until settling on…read morethe one I was able to get my PPL with. I was in the Allegiant pathways flight program. Very expensive plane rental $225 plus $76 instructor fees per hour. Did not get my PPL until March 2025 at a cost of $48,000 with 148hours of total time. I had no choice but to quit, not what I was promised. Not sustainable. On my way to a part 61, way cheaper and personalized.

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.

Just used this FBO on ... Easter Sunday! Thank you, JOURNEYS AVIATION, for being there for us…read more Great customer service, even the "new people" were good/learning with their customer service skills. Snacks and drinks, clean lobby, quick fuel service. Easy in-out at this local airport. No busy traffic like other DEN reliever airports. Been all around the world, and this place is well above average. Not expecting a red carpet rolled out. We will be back.

I can't offer feedback on the flying services - we didn't make it that far. However, a good measure…read moreof a business is how they handle their challenges. I had a challenge that was handled with grace, timeliness, and transparency. Particularly impressed with Josh and Andrew.

Top rate flight instruction! Reggie is a seasoned mountain flyer and pilots at any level will learn…read morealot with just one flight. I highly recommend Scenic Mountain Flights to anyone with an interest in flying whether just getting started or already a pilot!

From the owner: In addition to scenic introductory flights, we provide quality tailwheel and mountain-flying…read moreInstruction in a high mountain environment. Come experience the flying adventure of a lifetime with an experienced flight instructor!

Booked a flight for my fiance's Birthday 3 weeks in advance as a surprise gift. Got an email from…read moreLeading Edge FLight Training 3 (!!!) days prior to scheduled flight lesson saying that "the aircraft is down for maintenance". Major let down. Don't waste your time, book with other reputable schools instead. Aims College Flight School is highly recommended.

I got my PPL in this school and now getting an instrument raiting and then planning to get CPL…read more Very good school with great rates. Knowledgeable instructors, great airplanes with of course proper maintenance. Instructors are very helpful from intro to the check ride. Personally i realy enjoy flying, and thanks to the Leading Edge school they make my dream come real. I hope school will continue to make people happy by teaching them how to fly.

Awesome experience with amazing views of the mountains and Boulder. Our pilot was both funny and…read moreinformative, and Ben is the GOAT!

Gave a glider ride for my wife's bday. She is still flying high even after landing!!…read moreWhat a great group of professionals!! A super experience - I'm coming back as I want to go!! And I'm taking the whole family with me!!!

Take it from someone who took nearly all his PPL training at Front Range, it is an incredible…read moreflight school to learn and build experience at. These comments that imply that the staff are disrespectful and/or rude are most clearly an intentional attack against the school for some petty reason. These people decide to lie or exaggerate their experiences because their absurdly delicate ego got hurt. Here is the truth. Front Range has very helpful, very friendly, and very professional staff. Their planes are older. However, they are in incredible shape despite their age. I find no more discrepancies in front range airplanes than brand new airplanes from other places such as other FBO's and Civil Air Patrol. If you are looking for a flight school with well maintained airplanes, professional staff, and an environment conducive to learning the skills needed to be a safe and proficient pilot, I'd highly recommend Front Range Flight School!

I went to gather information about completing my Private Pilot License. Barbara was very…read moreknowledgeable and a true professional and had answers to all my questions. Her & Cole took my wife & I for a tour of their facility, and I was very impressed with how well organized everything was and all the information provided by them. I can't wait to start my new adventure

Beyond grateful for Compass Nursing! My group and I all passed both the Skills and Written exams on…read moreour first try. The online portion is super flexible and lets you work at your own pace, clinical's were phenomenal, and the skills instruction was clear and concise. I have really enjoyed the experience with my group members and fantastic instructor. Highly recommend!!

I was a student at compass nursing and just passed my Skills + Written test on my first try. The…read morehybrid experience was great. I spent a few months doing my online portion as I finished high school and did the skills training in the summer. It was a very painless and smooth experience that didn't feel like a drag at all. We wasted no time learning the skills and the teacher, Lisa is very informative! She was a great teacher, more than willing to help with anything through the process. Compass Nursing is great!