Take Your Aviation and Leadership Skills to New Heights
Veteran Owned
FNL Pilots Association Member
Both aviation and life should test your limits. Stress is a natural part of your growth! Stress can be a great motivator, but it can also degrade your performance and limit your journey. It can cause you to lose focus, make mistakes, and put the people you lead at risk. But with inspired instruction and practice you can turn stressful situations into opportunities to shine in the cockpit, board room or home room .
At AOA we teach everything from aerobatics & upset to training to personal resilience training and Cockpit Resource Management. Our trainings are designed to help you on & off the ground so you’re able to fly and lead boldly, safely, and effectively.
Retired USAF Colonel Loren “Skip” Johnson.
When it comes to flying, he’s got the experience you’re looking for in an instructor.
He’s not just a highly decorated pilot with experience in aerial acrobatics for the Thunderbirds and actual combat during the War on Terror. He’s also an experienced instructor, having trained new pilots in everything from the Cessna’s, F-15s and F-16s, to even the A321/A320/A319 Airbus.
He has led some of the best military organizations in both peacetime and combat and has graduate certifications in Organization Development and Leadership. Whether you’re looking to be a better pilot in the air or a better leader on the ground. He’s got all the skills and expertise to help you achieve your goals.
Need to acquire or renew your Upset Training? Maybe you’re looking for stall/spin training and endorsements? We’ve got you covered. Your training will not only meet the requirements for your certification or endorsement, it will be an experience to remember!
Looking to learn some aerobatics? Or maybe figure out if flying is for you? With AOA Aviation, you’ll get the chance to explore the beautiful Colorado skies or learn some cool moves with a former Thunderbird pilot in one of the safest aerobatic aircraft ever built!
Ready to take your leadership to the next level? We’ll help you equip yourself (or your team) to be the best leader(s) you can be. We apply the same lessons that aviation leaders use to help teams just like yours!
Chart Your Flight-Path
Meet with us for a consultation to determine your training course.
Prep For Take-Off
We’ll guide you through all the training you need and instill in you the instincts and the confidence to be a better aviator or leader.
Take Flight
Enjoy putting your new-found skills into practice on the ground or in the air.
Overall, it was an unforgettable aviation experience and I can confidently say I feel I got the most out of this spin training and recovery. Skip is a former fighter pilot, Thunderbird, and a Veteran aviator and I feel proud to say I learned from one of the best pilots; I'd highly recommend any training pilot to take advantage of learning from him!
T.J. Eyre
I was working towards my CFI rating and wanted to receive spin and upset training. I was lucky to be able to learn from one of the best. Skip's deep knowledge and passion for teaching made this experience one I'll never forget. After receiving a thorough ground lesson, we flew Skip's Extra 330 to practice spins, upsets, and basic aerobatics. The lesson was fun and educational - learning from Skip was a pleasure. I highly recommend training with Skip at AOA Aviation, whether you are looking for spin training, aerobatic training, or just a fun flight.
Mike Kapner
I had a great experience with Skip. He communicates very well and is very easy to talk to. He brings immense experience to flight training but makes it easy and relatable to understand. We did spin recovery and training. As a fairly new pilot, I found this to be incredibly valuable. He also takes no shortcuts, from academics to the flight and debrief. I highly recommend Skip and his services for those looking to expand their aviation skills.
Jeff Ruiter
My flight with Skip was truly unforgettable. Plus, my dad wouldn't trust anyone else. The whole experience was incredibly informative, thorough, and most of all, FUN. Most importantly, I firmly believe my training with Skip will aid me immensely in becoming the best flight instructor I can possibly be for my future students. I would highly recommend Skip to any pilot who wants to leave training with an in-depth understanding of spins and upset recoveries -Molly Brinton
I had the privilege of completing my spin and upset training for my CFI rating with Skip, and it’s an experience I’ll never forget. Not only is Skip incredibly kind and professional, but his depth of knowledge is second to none. The ground instruction was explained with such clarity that it surpassed anything I’d learned from books or videos. As for the flight training, Skip's reputation speaks for itself. With a distinguished military background and an extensive aviation career, you know you're learning from the very best!" -Lance Templin
Lance
Spin training with Skip is a MUST! His level of knowledge and experience is second to none! I had an amazing experience and I learned a lot. Don’t settle for minimal training when you can gain such valuable experience from such an incredible source.
Wendy
