ALL our mountain flying courses feature:

1-3-Day Combined Garmin G1000 & Mountain Flying Courses—
New to the G1000? Why not combine G1000 operations with moutain flying training in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Colorado and New Mexico? Visit our Garmin G1000 training courses page for details.

1-Day Introductory VFR Mountain Flying Course—
Covers the basics of mountain flying: All of the above, plus density altitude, mountain weather, and more. Features operations at challenging airports like Los Alamos, Lindreth, and Angel Fire, New Mexico. Also includes an introduction to Garmin G1000 operations if you fly our 2007 Diamond DA40 "Star"
Includes: 7 hours of instruction, including 4 hours in the aircraft.
Tuition: $399 in your aircraft, $999 in our Diamond DA40. (Pilots not familiar with Garmin G1000 operations are encouraged to start with 2 hours in our G1000 simulator, at $89/hr.)  Additional instruction as needed at $59/hr.
Prerequisites: Private or recreational pilot license; at least 5 hours of PIC time and 5 takeoffs and landings in the previous 90 days.

3-Day Complete VFR Mountain Flying Course—
Covers everything you need to know to operate VFR safely in any mountainous terrain in the world! In this course, you'll fly to some of the toughest airports in the world, including Telluride, Aspen and Leadville, Colorado. Also includes a complete Garmin G1000 VFR checkout if you fly our 2007 Diamond DA40 "Star"
Includes: 14 hours of instruction, including 10 hours in the aircraft. Includes a FAR 91.56 (biennial) Flight Review and a certificate for landing at KLXV, the highest airport in North America. Two nights are spent away from our Santa Fe headquarters.
Tuition: $799 in your aircraft, $2449 in our Diamond DA40. (Pilots not familiar with Garmin G1000 operations are encouraged to start with 2 hours in our G1000 simulator, at $89/hr.) Additional instruction as needed at $59/hr. $150/night instructor per-diem when overnighting away from Santa Fe.
Prerequisites: Private or recreational pilot license; at least 5 hours of PIC time and 5 takeoffs and landings in the previous 90 days.

3-Day Complete IFR Mountain Flying Course—
OUR MOST POPULAR COURSE! The original "Mountain Flying Boot Camp." 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.

10-Day IFR Certification Course—
The original "EXTREME Instrument Training!" For VFR pilots wishing to earn their instrument ratings while simulataneously learning how to fly safely in the beautiful and challenging Rocky Mountains! Covers everything in both our 3-Day VFR and IFR Mountain Flying courses, plus everything you need to know to pass the instrument rating practical test. On the last day, you will take the Instrument Rating Practical Test with an FAA-designated pilot examiner. Special emphasis on using the Garmin G1000 system for those who fly our 2007 Diamond DA40 "Star."
Includes: 70 hours of instruction, including 35 hours in the aircraft and 15 in the simulator. Two nights are spent away from our Santa Fe headquarters.
Tuition: $4799 in your aircraft (and our sim); $11399 in our Diamond DA40 (and sim), including pilot examiner fee and use of aircraft for practical test. Additional instruction as needed at $59/hr. $150/night instructor per-diem when overnighting away from Santa Fe.

• Have 15+ hours of recent instrument instruction? This course is also available as a "finish-up" course at applicable hourly rates.
• Own a Garmin-equipped aircraft with autopilot? This course is also available at your location as well! ($150/night per diem and travel/shipping expenses apply, but you save the 8.1875% sales tax.)