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• Advanced Aviation Services: FAA Certified Repair Station specializing in Welding per Military and Aerospace Specifications, Sheet Metal Work, Blasting/Stripping/Painting of Components, Polishing and Buffing.
• Air Chart System: combines both IFR and VFR services into one common system under the same update, eliminating charts outdated at different times.
• Air Support International: full line of parts for Lycoming & TCM major engine overhaul, with THE WORLDS LARGEST CRANKSHAFT INVENTORY!
• AIRbase ONE: Aviation Information Resource Database with over 12,000 aviation businesses listed in 1100+ categories, a complete Facility Directory of all Public and Private airports and heliports, 100's of thousands of nearby hotels, restaurants, ground transportation and other service listings. Use as a specialized Yellow Pages to easily find aircraft or engine parts and services, FBOs, avgas or jet fuel suppliers. Automatically sends faxes to participating services for reservations, etc. A must for air travelers, flying businessmen, pilots, charter services, maintenance shops and dispatchers.
• Aircraft Appraisers, Inc: Full service aviation consulting and appraisal firm for airplanes and helicopters. POWERVAMP portable ground power unit distributor with FAA Designated Airworthiness Representative on staff.
• Aircraft Training Center: located at Denver's Emily Griffith Opportunity School, provides FAA approved classes in Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics, Avionics Technician, and Private Pilot Ground school.
• Altitudes: an approved FAR part 141 professional flight training school. Altitudes offers all types of flight training, including; Private , Instrument, Commercial, Multi-engine, CFI, CFII, MEI, and ATP, specializing in Mountain training, 10-day Instrument Rating, and professional pilot programs. Altitudes is one of the very few schools that offers the Ab-Initio for students interested in flying in Europe. If you are interested in a flexible program please consider our part 61 training.
• Aviation Computer Based Instruction (ACBI): specializing in the development of emulation software designed to train pilots in using the new technology available in modern glass cockpits. Our emulators run easily on most PC's and are designed to be user friendly while still maintaining the vast functionality of real FMS and EFIS displays. In addition to software development, ACBI is an authorized Prometric Testing Center for the Colorado area. Located at Centennial Airport in South Metro Denver, we maintain a comfortable area for testing and feature 17 inch monitors on most of our computers.
• Aviation Group, Inc.: full service aviation consulting firm established in 1970. With more than 50 years combined professional experience in all aspects of the aviation industry, we offer consultation in the purchase and sale of aircraft and helicopter equipment, organization of flight departments and aircraft appraisal, with a commitment to quality representation of the client.
• Aviation Resource Group International: Advisors to Aviation Management since 1975, integrates the talents of a number of proven aviation industry professionals on projects involving fixed base operations, airports, and specialized aviation businesses. Company was established in response to an industry need for the development and utilization of a standard set of criteria to estimate the value of FBO, airport, and aviation-related holdings for sale, acquisition, and funding purposes
• Aviation Telephone Directory: A General and Corporate Aviation business to business directory with listings by name, airport, and business type. For aircraft owners, pilots, FBO, maintenance and service related organizations. Custom mailing labels and disks also available.
• Bridger Wilderness Outfitters: Pack Trips, Guest Ranch, Big Game Hunting, Fishing Pack Trips, Sightseeing Pack Trips, Horseback Rides, Spot Packs and Gear Drops, Float Trips, Winter Snowmobiling
• Chuck Ney Enterprises: founded in 1969 by Chuck Ney. Chuck was the first person to be able to repair a crankcase and be certified to overhaul a crankcase by the FAA. Chuck Ney repairs and recertifies all Continental, Lycoming, and Franklin crankcases. We also have an STC by the FAA to install an oil nozzle in all Lycoming engines that will lubricate the cam on all High and Dry cams. "THE NEY NOZZLE"
• Civil Air Patrol - Boulder Squadron, Colorado Wing Flyer, Colorado Springs Wolfpack Squadron, Fairfax Squadron, Jeffco Squadron, Pennsylvania Wing, Vance Brand Squadron, : Led by writer-aviator Gill Robb Wilson, with the support of General Henry "Hap" Arnold, the Civil Air Patrol was created on Dec. 1, 1941--one week before Pearl Harbor. For more than 50 years, CAP has performed three congressionally mandated missions: Aerospace Education, Cadet Programs and Emergency Services. CAP is the civilian Auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force and organized along military lines. There are more than 1,700 units; half of which have both senior members and cadets attached. With more than 53,000 members, 535 light aircraft and an extensive communications capability, the CAP is fully equipped to complete its missions for America. Cadets and senior members provide a wealth of talent that can be drawn on for many different projects and events.
• Colorado Pilots Association: nonprofit organization dedicated to making Colorado a better, safer, and more desirable place to fly. It was established in 1972 by a small group of pilots in the Denver area. It has grown steadily and now has nearly 575 members. Objectives of the organization are to: encourage safety in general aviation flying, promote the growth of general aviation in Colorado, assist federal, state and local governments on general aviation matters, guard and protect the rights of pilots
• Confederate Air Force - Arizona wing: The Confederate Air Force is a worldwide, all volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation in flying condition of the great warplanes that dominated the skies during World War II. The Arizona Wing of The Confederate Air Foce invites you to come and see the authentically restored World War II Bomber Sentimental Journey, and tour through our hanger and museum facility. Also on display are: a very rare German Heinkel HE-111, SNJ, C-45, B-25 and various other historic aircraft.
• Front Range Airport: Closer than you think! Airport Offering Full Service FBO, Corporate and General Aviation Services, 6 Miles Southeast of Denver International Airport (DIA), Flying Clubs Offer Flight Instruction and Simulator Training, Development Opportunities for Intermodal Cargo, T Hangars and Office Space Available, Real Estate to Build, Free Shuttle to DIA and Local Hotels, Front Range Cafe Featuring Daily Lunch Specials. Open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Daily, No Noise or Overfly Problems
• Genuine Aircraft Hardware Co: stocks and sells new traceable aircraft fasteners
• Grand Valley Airpark: coming soon!
• Herb Bass Associates: Representatives for Advanced Electromagnetics, Braden Shielding, Custom Microwave, Dynawave, Electromagnetic Technologies, Intermark, M & M Industries, Logimetrics, Microphase, Micronix, Nurad Technologies, Oleson Microwave labs, P & H Labs, Picosecond Pulse labs, Veritech Microwave, R & K Co. Ltd.
• Itelco USA Inc.: international manufacturer of Telecommunications and Radio Broadcast transmitters, transposers and translaters including VHF and UHF TV (PAL and SECAM), FM, Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB), microwave and telephone equipment.
• Jeffco Airport: Denver's premier corporate reliever airport. Situated perfectly between Denver and Boulder on U.S. 36, Jeffco Airport is the closest airport to both downtown Denver and Boulder. And, you are just minutes from the area's major business parks, universities, and recreational facilities.
• jetCenter Network: Rated among the Nation's top FBO's, Denver jetCenter provides generous jet fuel volume discounts and the finest facilities and service at Centennial Airport (APA)
• LISten Organization: The LISten Organization provides automated systems to assess individual and team performance and organizational climate. LIStenTM  provides high-tech tools for high-touch management.
• McAir Aviation: Located at Jefferson County Airport and offering: Primary Flight Instruction, Instrument Flight Instruction, Mountain Flight Instruction, Flight Reviews, Aerial Photography, Advanced Flight Instruction, Multi-Engine Flight Instruction, One to One Ground Instruction, Proficiency Reviews, Local Scenic Flights
• Mountain Pilot Magazine: serving pilots operating or planning to operate in the mountainous areas. Editorial material focuses on mountain performance -- flying, safety and education. Regular features include: aviation experiences, technology, high altitude maintenance and flying, cold weather tips and pilot techniques. Departments featured are Mountain Airports Preflight, Landing and Lodging locations (bed & breakfast, lodges, guest ranches and camping locations) with things to do and how to get there safely, survival education, industry news, calendar of events and Fuel Watch.
• Nelson Aviation Products: provides the highest of quality aviation supplies direct to you. We manufacture our own: FLIGHT SEATS & CUSHIONS, 10 UNIT, SOFT CASE FIRST AID KITS, MILITARY KNEEBOARDS, STANDARD & LARGE TRI-FOLD KNEEBOARDS, HEADSET BAGS, EMERGENCY FIRST AID & SURVIVAL KITS, AN-900 CRUSH WASHER & O RING KITS, AIRCRAFT CHECKLISTS, SEAT POUCHES, AIRCRAFT DOCUMENT CASES
• NTSB Bar Association: Founded in 1984, the NTSB Bar Association is comprised of attorneys that practice before the National Transportation Safety Board. While the main focus of the group is the representation of pilots and aviation businesses in aviation enforcement actions, many members practice in other areas of the law as well, such as air crash litigation, insurance defense and aviation taxation. Membership in the Association is open to practicing attorneys, law students or other individuals interested in aviation law. Many members are active pilots.
• Pacific Oil Cooler Service: located in the city of South El Monte, California, we have been overhauling oil coolers, with the highest standard of excellence, for over thirty years.
• Spoilers Inc.: exclusively in the business of designing, testing, certifying, manufacturing, and sales of aerodynamic spoiler systems for general aviation airplanes.
• Perry Aviation Refueling: specializing in: new, refurbished, and remanufactured refuelers, Cornerstone™ Self Service Aviation Fuel Dispensing System, above or below ground fuel tank storage systems, aviation refueling equipment maintenance including refuelers and fixed fueling systems, inspection, maintenance, and repair of cargo tankers and trucks, US DOT HM-183 tests and inspections and US DOT annual inspections, IL, IN, MI, and OH State EPA tests and inspections
• Radtec Engineering, Inc.: builds Doppler Weather Radar Systems and provides sales or leases for new and refurbished radar systems. We also maintain "the world's largest inventory of spare radar parts" for Enterprise Electronics Corporation (EEC) radar models WSR-74-C, WSR-77 and WSR-100-2.
• Recreational Business Opportunities Magazine: Recreational Business Opportunities Magazine brings prime properties, and timely, accurate market information to 30,000 qualified brokers, buyers and sellers. It is the only full-color magazine showcasing recreational businesses and properties for sale.
• Rockair Flight Training and Rental: FAR Part 61 Private, Commercial, Airline Transport Pilot training. Also Instrument, multi-engine, CFI, MEI ratings. Type Ratings through CAE, Inc. at United Airlines Flight Training Center. Simulator Training and Mountain Checkouts.
• Rocky Mountain Propellers: located near Denver, the acknowledged leader for quality servicing of propellers in the Rocky Mountain Region. A well seasoned compliment of technicians eagerly awaits to serve the needs of general aviation users, whether they be sport enthusiasts or corporate flight departments. This contemporary facility offers the most extensive array of services available regarding maintenance support and sales of propellers. The FAA approved repair facility serves as distributor for Hartzell, McCauley, Dowty Aerospace, Woodward, and Sensenich products. With easy accessibility, customers throughout the Rocky Mountain States can rely on prompt and courteous service whether they ship articles in or fly directly to the facility.
• Skills Abounding: Now We're Cooking! Upbeat kids in three 18-minute videos cook 10 recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Each integrated curriculum, 16-page lesson planner teaches many life skills topics.
• Stratton Park Engineering Company Inc.: designs, fabricates and installs innovative instruments on research aircraft for nearly twenty years. SPEC has designed and built sensors, data acquisition systems, and analyzed data for several government agencies, universities and industries, including NASA, National Science Foundation (NSF), National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), DoD, the Canadian Atmospheric Environment Service, the British Meteorological Office, the governments of Spain, Malaysia, Greece, and England, the University of Wyoming, Colorado State University, University of Alaska, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, New Mexico School of Mines and Technology, Ford Motor Company, Allied Signal Aerospace and others
• Western Aeromedical Consortium: one stop source for all your Federal Aviation and Federal Highway Program needs. Our approved programs are created with the employer in mind. They are simple to use, understand and are informative for employees. Click for information on our new Training Videos. Ask us about Federal Highway and Private plans too.
• Weslaco Mid-Valley Airport: strategically located to allow its customers the most accessible option to business and pleasure throughout The Valley and Mexico. Direct highway access takes you to Harlingen or McAllen in 20 minutes … and to Mexico in 5 minutes.
• Western Skyways, Inc.: Quality aircraft reciprocating engine overhauls.
• West Star Aviation: full service fixed base operator (FBO) with a full range of capabilities; avionics, airframe maintenance and repair, custom paint and interior, line services, engine remanufacturing, accessory overhauls and parts sales ... a single source for virtually all aircraft services.
• XP Modifications, Inc.: builds oversize tailwheels for enhanced bush flying in Cessna C170, C180, C185 and C188 aircraft. We also do C172 landing gear and other engine conversions.

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