Canyons of the Southwest
2023 Sep 28, 29, 30, 1st of October
Breathtaking scenery.
Moab, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Desert Survival
AIRPLANE CAMP FOR ADULTS!
To add to all of this, the course includes an evening lecture on the visual waypoints and
“can’t miss” features by a local pilot scientist who has spent his career flying these
canyons.
Itinerary
The real highlight of this adventure training flying course is the chance to experience the
stunning Monument Valley and Colorado Plateau scenery up close and personal. Imagine
soaring over the iconic rock formations, witnessing the beauty of the area from the air.
Day 1
Fly Out and Meet Up
Meet at Goulding's Lodge|Monument Valley for our late afternoon meet-up, check in to our villas, and enjoy dinner together. Plan to arrive by 4 pm.
Day 2
Learn
Survival lectures with Howard Donner, Peter Lert, Eric Cope, and Jason Miller. After a pre-flight we fly the Grand Canyon before returning for dinner. Following dinner we hear from resident aerial archeologist, Jody Patterson in preparation for our flight on Saturday.
Day 3
Explore
On Saturday we fly north toward the Green River for some low-altitude canyon flying. Low passes at Mineral Canyon and flights to find some of the archeological sites described by Jody the night before. This day ends with a beautiful cookout under the stars!
Day 4
Wrap up, Certificates
Breakfast and then a morning departure on Sunday.
“I came back a better pilot than I left, without question. I signed up for the trip to learn about flying in a new environment, to gain the skills and familiarity to safely operate in high terrain at high density altitude. I got what I expected, but quite a bit more. Flying all day for three straight days, working with excellent, experienced instructors; my attitude toward flying grew and matured. I came back more capable and more confident.”
Thomas Byrne
A Truly Unique Experience
Pricing
Whether you join us in your own plane or rent one of ours, we will help pair you with an instructor to tailor the weekend to your needs.
Airplane Owners
Fly with us in your aircraft. We help partner you with an experienced mountain flying instructor.
If you own an airplane, we will connect you with an experienced dedicated instructor for your airplane to train you in canyon flying in your own aircraft.
Kids 12 and under free with owners.
$4950 Course fee
$2000 Instructor fee
Non flying guests $1250
Rental
Fly with us in a rented aircraft. We help pair you with an experienced flight instructor.
Let us take care of everything.
$4950 Course fee + aircraft rental
$2000 Instructor fee
Non flying guests $1250
AIRPLANE CAMP 2023
“I stretched my skills during the weekend, and met lots of great people - I am a safer pilot because of what I learned!”
Alyce Gershenson
Canyons of the Southwest
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