Aviation School in Denver
Aspen Flying Club is the Denver Metro area's oldest flying club. In operation for over 35 years, we conduct flight training and aircraft rental in a fun, friendly environment. At Aspen Flying Club, the sky is our home!
A private pilot certificate is for those who have always wanted to fly and is the starting point for those who have higher aviation goals.
Many private pilots are interested in flying for fun and flying a variety of different aircraft. Others learn to fly so they are able to use an aircraft to support their business or professional interests, like flying themselves to meetings to cut down on travel time. Whatever the goal, private pilots have many options.
A private pilot certificate is the certificate held by the majority of active pilots in the USA. It allows command of any aircraft weighing less than 12,500 lbs, (subject to appropriate ratings) for any non-commercial purpose and gives almost unlimited authority to fly under visual flight rules (VFR). A private pilot may carry passengers and flight in furtherance of a business. However, a private pilot may not be compensated for services as a pilot. Passengers are only allowed to pay a pro-rata share of flight expenses, such as fuel or rental costs.
