Welcome to First Class Flying Club

First Class Flying Club is an aviation group based at Colorado Air and Space Port (KFCO). Our mission is to make flying accessible and affordable for pilots while upholding first-class standards in safety, community, and aircraft ownership. We proudly operate one of the finest Cessna 172M aircraft in the country-ideal for flight training, time building, or experiencing the joy of flight for the very first time.

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What We Offer

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Discovery Flight

Take to the skies with a Discovery Flight at First Class Flying Club! Spend an hour with a certified instructor and experience the thrill of actually flying the airplane yourself, your first step toward becoming a pilot.

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Flight Training

Take your passion for flight to the next level with Private Pilot training. You’ll learn how to plan, navigate, and fly confidently under the guidance of our certified instructors; the gateway to a lifetime of flying freedom.

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Time Building

Build flight hours efficiently with First Class Flying Club at Colorado Air and Space Port. Minimal traffic and quick turnarounds mean more time flying and less time waiting. Share costs with motivated pilots, enjoy flexible scheduling, and build hours affordably, whether you’re chasing a commercial license or simply logging time.

About
Our Instructor

We are proud to have Jack Ambrose as our Lead Flight Instructor at First Class Flying Club. Jack graduated from the University of North Dakota’s highly accredited Commercial Aviation program, holding Commercial Pilot (ASEL & AMEL), Instrument Airplane, and Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificates.

Jack is passionate about aviation safety, personalized instruction, and sharing his excitement for flying with every student. His knowledge, professionalism, and enthusiasm make him the ideal instructor to guide you through your aviation journey.

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