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Learn
the Garmin G1000 and mountain flying at the same time!
We can teach you to get the most
out of your G1000-equipped aircraft (or you can
rent our fun-to-fly 2007 Diamond DA40 featuring the Garmin G1000 glass
cockpit, Garmin GFC700 autopilot, XM weather, and active traffic detection
system).
And we
can combine your G1000 training with
mountain
flying training for a truly unique experience!
Courses
 1-Day
Intro to Garmin G1000 VFR Course—
This course features instruction in the Redbird
TD2 simulator only. The TD2 is very
realistic and includes a worldwide terrain and airports database.
It is designed to familiarize pilots with the G1000 system
and is available for both VFR and IFR pilots who've never flown the G1000.
Includes: 5 hours of instruction, including 4 hours in the
simulator, plus an additional 2 hours solo flight in the simulator. Taught
at our Santa Fe, New Mexico headquarters.
Tuition: Flat fee of $399.
Prerequisites: Recreational or
Private pilot license.
3-Day Garmin G1000 Mountain IFR Course—
Our most popular course!
The ONLY training in
America to combine:
- G1000 flight simulator training
- G1000 aircraft training
Garmin GFC700
autopilot training
IFR and VFR GPS
navigation training
Cross-country flying
Instruction by ATP-rated pilots who've given
1000's of hours of flight instruction and flown for a living in the
airline, cargo or corporate worlds
Mountain navigation and terrain
avoidance procedures
Mountain pass and canyon flying
operations
Takeoffs, IFR approaches and landings
at airports over 8,000 ft. elevation
Instruction on how to safely operate
above 12,000 feet (18,000 feet for
turbocharged aircraft)
Use of oxygen (if using turbocharged aircraft)
The latest in weather avoidance
technology
Cross-country flying
Proper use of
the autopilot
Safer, airline-style operational
procedures
And a lot more!
(course description below)
We will
teach you to safely and competently operate the G1000 in the most
challenging flight environment in North America!
An intense 3-day program especially created for instrument pilots who understand they need additional instruction
before flying IFR in the mountains.
Covers everything featured in our 3-Day
Complete VFR Course, plus
practice flying some of the toughest instrument approaches in
the world, including to Leadville, Aspen, and Telluride, Colorado. We'll
focus on IFR operations in a non-radar environment, including obstacle
departure procedures, transitioning from VFR airports into the IFR system,
GPS approaches with Garmin navigators, and important terrain avoidance procedures. When possible, we'll fly
on IFR flight plans in the clouds. Also includes a complete Garmin
G1000 IFR checkout if you fly our 2007 Diamond DA40 "Star"
Includes: 20 hours of instruction, including 12 hours in the
aircraft and 3 in the simulator of your choice.
Includes a
FAR 91.56 (biennial) Flight Review, a
FAR 91.57(d) Instrument Proficiency Check and a certificate for landing at
KLXV, the
highest airport in North America. Two nights are spent away
from our Santa Fe headquarters.
Tuition: $1299 in your aircraft (and our sim), $3199 in our Diamond
DA40 (and our sim).
Additional instruction as needed at $59/hr. $150/night
instructor per-diem when overnighting away from Santa Fe.
Prerequisites: Private pilot
license with instrument rating; at least 5 hours of PIC time and 5
takeoffs and landings in the
previous 90 days; ability to load an approach on a Garmin GPS navigator.
More Information: Be sure to read our
Details and
FAQ pages to learn more about the SkyMachines training experience
and obtain free instructional materials.
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