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About
Utah State University Aviation Technology Department offers undergraduate and graduate aviation degrees, including Professional Pilot (Fixed Wing and Rotorcraft), Aviation Management, and Maintenance Management programs. Students train in Diamond DA-40s, DA-42s, Robinson R22/R44 helicopters, and simulators at Logan-Cache Airport, Brigham City Airport, and Price Airport.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond DA40 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $160 – $630/hr | $11,000 – $44,100 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $13,300 – $53,000 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Utah State University is estimated to cost $13,300 – $53,000. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Utah State University operates under Part 61. Training is self-paced: you and your instructor set the curriculum rather than following a pre-approved syllabus. The FAA minimum for a Private Pilot Certificate under Part 61 is 40 flight hours, though most students need 60 to 70.
No, Utah State University does not have a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. When you're ready for your checkride, you'll need to book with an independent DPE. Ask the school if they can point you to one nearby.
Utah State University's training fleet includes the Diamond DA40, Diamond DA42, Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Robinson R22 Beta II, Robinson R44 Raven II, and Diamond DA62. Having multiple types in the fleet keeps your training on track if one plane is down for maintenance. Ask the school about current availability and any additional charges per aircraft.
Yes, Utah State University has the following flight training devices: Redbird, Unknown CRJ-700, and Unknown 737. Ask the school which ratings the devices count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Utah State University does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.