Springs Aviation is a family-owned flight school serving the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains from Meadow Lake Airport (KFLY). We also operate the Rudy Welch General Aviation Terminal and FBO.
Our certified instructors offer top-quality training in airplanes, while our skilled mechanics ensure our fleet stays in excellent shape.
Whether you're pursuing a career in aviation, exploring a new hobby, or trying flying for the first time, we tailor our instruction to meet your individual needs. Our dedicated team is committed to helping you achieve your aviation goals.
In the early days of aviation, students and instructors sat front-to-back, without radio communication. To relay instructions or encouragement, the instructor would tug on the student’s shirt.
Cutting the shirt tail was a significant and cherished milestone. At the end of a student’s first solo flight, the instructor would cut the tail as a symbol of trust and a rite of passage, marking the transition from physical signals to independence.
We invite you to be a part of this rich tradition. Celebrate your first solo flight with one of our special Solo Flight T-Shirts, and carry on the legacy of this meaningful aviation rite!