• Canyons of the Southwest

      2019 October 10th, 11th, 12th

       

      Breathtaking scenery, extreme weather conditions,

      Moab, Grand Canyon, desert environment

       

    • Everybody wants to land on a dirt runway!

      In this course you will fly normal category airplanes in remote environments an into unimproved fields.

       

      You will learn to safely fly canyons, operate in high density altitudes, establish safe contingency planning, and basic survival skills.

       

      Journey around the desert and canyon lands of the Southwest.

    • Location

      We will be hosting you at the Gunnison River Farms oasis outside of Canyonlands National Park. (This is not a camping trip)

       

      Come to the island and join us for

      lectures, food, fun and an aviation experience

      you'll remember forever.

       

      This trip is open to experts and beginners alike.

    • Itinerary

      Fly normal category airplanes in remote environments and into unimproved fields.

       

      You will learn to safely fly canyons, operate in high density altitudes, establish safe contingency planning, and basic survival skills.

       

      Journey around the desert and canyonlands of the Southwest.

      Day 1

      Arrive

      Meet at Gunnison River Farms for morning lectures on desert survival, PLBs, search and rescue, and briefing for our afternoon flight to the Lake Powell area/

      Day 2

      Explore

      Flight to Monument Valley, the Grand Canyon, and Moab.

      Day 3

      Wrap up, Certificates

      Desert airstrip takeoffs & landings.

    • “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

      The purpose of these clinics is to teach an understanding of desert meteorology, high altitude operations, desert, and survival preparedness.

       

      We believe that by immersing you in the environment and surrounding you with decades of experience, you will learn as much as absolutely possible about the art and science of flying in the mountains safely. We believe an emphasis on survival planning is an important factor of your education if you plan to fly in mountainous terrain.


      The course fee includes sessions by some of the world's top lecturers on the following topics:

      • High density altitude operations
      • Desert physiology
      • Desert meteorology
      • Flying canyons
      • Unimproved field operations
      • ELTs, PLBs, and other tracking devices
      • What's important in a desert survival kit
      • Post crash survival
      • Harvesting the airplane

    • 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.

      $2250 Course fee

      $1500 Instructor fee

      Rental

      Fly with us in a rented aircraft. We help pair you with an experienced flight instructor.

      Let us take care of everything.

      $3450 Course fee, aircraft rental

      $1500 Instructor fee

    • Booking Now for 2019

      Place deposit to reserve your spot
       
      2019 October 10th, 11th, 12th

    • “The Mountain Flying course put on by Jason and the team at The Finer Points is something every pilot should check out if he/she is serious about raising the level of their flying ability. I left the course with a newfound confidence in handling high altitude airstrips, mountain passes, weather phenomena, survival skills and the real life experience of taking off on a short strip under high density altitude conditions. Most importantly though, the course is FUN. As aviators we can’t ask for much more than than flying in a challenging and fun environment. That’s exactly what this course is all about.”

       

      Cuyler B

    Copyright 2018

    2019
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