Straight Flight

Straight Flight Multi-faceted FAA and EASA Certified Repair Station specializing in aircraft repairs, maintenance, inspections, inspections and modifications.

Straight Flight Inc, founded in 1986, has developed into Centennial Airport's #1 structural repair and major modification facility (Class 1 and Class 3 Airframe ratings) using the aviation industry's latest innovative and cost-effective repair techniques. It's how we service, repair and modify aircraft that has moved us ahead of our competitors. Our general manager, Ernest Smith, has over 25 years of extensive maintenance, repair and fabrication experience within the general, corporate and commercial aviation industry. Ernest, a licensed mechanic and pilot, understands the importance of ensuring that the work performed on your aircraft is both safe and affordable and is well aware that dedication to our customer is paramount to maintaining and growing the business. Straight Flight was created to meet the demands of the regional aviation area and has perfromed maintenance, inspections and numerous structural repairs and modifications to general, corporate and military aircraft of national and international origin. We are staffed with over 25 highly skilled and dedicated airframe, powerplant and composite technicians. This exceptional group of techs, when coupled with our well-equipped shop, makes us extremely proficient in minumizing down time and lowering repair costs. Composite Repairs & Fabrication -
To meet the demand of our customers, Straight Flight, Inc., has built one of the region's most fully equipped composite shops designed with aircraft in mind. These unique and lightweight components are used in a wide range of applications in the aviation and aerospace industry. With our new facility and highly experiened technicians we are able to fabricate and repair various component parts using the following methods:

Wet Lay-up lamination panels - Fiberglass, carbon fiber and Kevlar
Wet lay -up sandwich panels - Fiberglass with foam core, and carbon fiber and Kevlar with honeycomb core. Prepreg lamination panels – Fiberglass, carbon fiber and Kevlar
Prepreg sandwich panels - Fiberglass with foam core, and carbon fiber and Kevlar with honeycomb core
Metal bonding - Hot and cold bond fabrication and repairs. Damage to a composite component is not always visible to the naked eye and the extent of damage is best determined using suitable nondestructive testing (NDT) methods. Types of composite NDT inspections Straight Flight can provide are ultrasound, X-ray, light table and tap test. Repairs to aircraft structures are controlled and executed according to the manufacture's Structural Repair Manual (SRM). On the occasion when there is no approved procedure in the SRM Straight Flight utilizes FAA designated engineering representatives (DERs) to ensure repairs meet or exceed original manufacture specifications. Straight Flight produces superb composite products and repairs at a cost much less than that of the aircraft manufacture. If your aircraft has been damaged and you want an FAA certified shop, with a Class 1 Composite Airframe repair rating to do the work, please contact us and allow us to quote this project for you!

Happy Holidays from all of us at Straight Flight!
12/23/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at Straight Flight!

Securing the final touches, Jason is wrapping up a horizontal stabilizer install with steady hands and expert focus. Ano...
12/18/2025

Securing the final touches, Jason is wrapping up a horizontal stabilizer install with steady hands and expert focus. Another step toward safe, reliable flight.

Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums (RVSM) Critical area must conform to pass inspection.  Areas must be repair when no...
12/10/2025

Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums (RVSM) Critical area must conform to pass inspection. Areas must be repair when non-conformant. Example of a repair scheme layout.

What’s happening in the hangar today? A little bit of everything: multiple projects, countless details, and one busy tea...
12/09/2025

What’s happening in the hangar today? A little bit of everything: multiple projects, countless details, and one busy team keeping things moving.

A worn or outdated cabin can lower an aircraft’s value. Our blog explains how upgraded interiors improve comfort, style,...
12/05/2025

A worn or outdated cabin can lower an aircraft’s value. Our blog explains how upgraded interiors improve comfort, style, and resale potential.

When it comes to aircraft resale, performance and maintenance records are only part of the equation. The other factor buyers notice immediately? The cabin. First Impressions Matter A worn, outdated, or poorly designed interior can instantly lower the perceived value of an aircraft—even if the airf...

All systems go! The STC sensor is fully installed and populated with the sensor and LRUs, ready for precise performance ...
12/03/2025

All systems go! The STC sensor is fully installed and populated with the sensor and LRUs, ready for precise performance in the air.

11/25/2025

Watch the hangar come alive! From complex repairs to precision maintenance, our team keeps every aircraft in top shape. A behind-the-scenes look at the skill, dedication, and teamwork that keep us flying high.

11/21/2025

Fresh from the hangar and cleared for takeoff. A couple of projects complete and ready to hit the skies.

From major repairs to behind-the-scenes highlights, our newsletter delivers the latest Straight Flight updates straight ...
11/17/2025

From major repairs to behind-the-scenes highlights, our newsletter delivers the latest Straight Flight updates straight to your inbox.

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Installing the horizontal stabilizer is a precise operation requiring extreme attention to detail.  All steps are double...
11/14/2025

Installing the horizontal stabilizer is a precise operation requiring extreme attention to detail. All steps are double checked.

Prepping the interior for closeout, every detail matters.  This aircraft will return to service in style and comfort.   ...
11/12/2025

Prepping the interior for closeout, every detail matters. This aircraft will return to service in style and comfort.

Address

13251 E Control Tower Road
Englewood, CO
80112

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7am - 5:30pm
Friday 7am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+13037998906

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