🏔️ Mountain Flying
Resources, training, and tools for safe flying in the Colorado Rockies
New to Mountain Flying?
Colorado's mountains are beautiful but demanding. Here's the recommended path to fly them safely:
Completion of ground school + cross-country flight fulfills FAA WINGS program requirements.
Ground School
CPA mountain flying ground school courses — learn from experienced Colorado mountain pilots. Since 1986.
Mountain Instructors
Directory of CFIs specializing in mountain flying instruction in Colorado.
DA Calculator
Calculate density altitude for any Colorado airport — critical for mountain flying performance planning.
Mountain Pass Status
Live FAA webcams, AWOS frequencies, and conditions for Colorado's major mountain passes.
Interactive Pass Map
Visual map of Colorado mountain passes with elevation profiles and route information.
Weather & Mountain Flying
Understanding Colorado weather patterns, mountain wave, thunderstorms, and icing for safe mountain flying.
GPS Pass Waypoints
FAA-charted VFR GPS waypoints for Colorado mountain pass crossings — first in the continental U.S.
