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About
Rocky Mountain Flight School is one of the largest independent flight schools in Colorado, offering professional flight training and aircraft rentals for pilots of all experience levels. Operating as a Part 61 school based at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (KBJC) in Broomfield, CO, they provide training from Private Pilot through ATP, including Instrument Rating, Commercial Certificate, Multi-Engine Rating, and Flight Instructor certificates. They also offer time-building rentals and a diverse fleet of aircraft.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $35 – $145/hr | $2,600 – $10,200 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $25 – $100/hr | $1,050 – $4,200 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $25 – $100/hr | $500 – $2,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $4,100 – $16,400 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Rocky Mountain Flight School is estimated to cost $4,100 – $16,400. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Rocky Mountain Flight School operates under Part 61. Training is self-paced: you and your instructor set the curriculum rather than following a pre-approved syllabus. The FAA minimum for a Private Pilot Certificate under Part 61 is 40 flight hours, though most students need 60 to 70.
No, Rocky Mountain Flight School does not have a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. When you're ready for your checkride, you'll need to book with an independent DPE. Ask the school if they can point you to one nearby.
Rocky Mountain Flight School's training fleet includes the Cessna 152, Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Cessna 172P (Skyhawk), Cessna 172R (Skyhawk), Cessna 172RG (Cutlass), Cessna 172XP (Skyhawk), Cessna 182 (Skylane), Cessna 182Q (Skylane), Cessna 182RG (Skylane), Cessna 310J, Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior II), Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior), Piper PA-28-181 (Archer II), Piper PA-28R-201, Mooney M20 C, Piper PA-32-260 (Cherokee Six), and Piper PA-44-180 (Seminole). Having multiple types in the fleet keeps your training on track if one plane is down for maintenance. Ask the school about current availability and any additional charges per aircraft.
Yes, Rocky Mountain Flight School has the following flight training devices: Elite RC-1, Redbird X-Wind, and Redbird FMX. Ask the school which ratings the devices count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Rocky Mountain Flight School does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.
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