Who knew that learning to fly could be so enjoyable? With Russell Aviation, you'll learn to fly in mountainous terrain from some of the best mountain flight instructors in the country. Yes, the flying is trickier -- but the views of the Rocky Mountains are magnificent, and the stops along the way are spectactular.

While traveling on our training adventures, we stay at historic lodges and hotels, not your run-of-the-mill tourist motels. Could we stay at less-expensive places and provide fewer real-world situations in your training adventure? You bet. But you would miss the cool clear nights of the Rocky Mountains, the inspiring views of Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse Monument, and sampling a hearty buffalo or elk steak in a charming "local" restaurant. Believe us, these are just a small example of the experiences you'll cherish forever.

Owner Mickey Russell has long known what most students find out the hard way: traditional flight training is slow, frustrating and unnecessarily redundant. Intensive training is how professional pilots train. The best way to learn is to focus on the process of learning, away from the distractions of day-to-day life. Military, airline, corporate and government flight operations all train on a full-time basis. In fact, the only segment of aviation that doesn't train full time is general aviation. Russell Aviation offers accelerated, turnkey training solutions designed for each student.