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IFR

DO:

File your flight plan early.
Get a complete weather briefing
Check for arrival delay information.
Avoid Friday afternoon through Sunday (November to April) if possible.
Anticipate delays; plan an alternate.
Before starting engines, coordinate with the tower/FSS (as appropriate) for departure delay information.

DON'T:

Be a "scud" runner.
Expect to "JUST GO" to a mountain airport.
Expect to get there if you are late.
Cancel you IFR and try to sneak in VFR in marginal weather.
Depart VFR and expect an IFR clearance from Denver Center without prior approval.

VFR

DO:

DON'T:

Be a "scud" runner.
Plan to pick up an IFR clearance in the air.
Depart in marginal VFR weather. The mountains and weather in Colorado can be very hazardous to your health.
Expect VFR flight following from Denver Center due to sector workload.
End up a statistic.

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