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About
In operation since 1988, the UVU School of Aviation Sciences has trained and educated thousands of FAA-certified pilots and aviation industry professionals. The program offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Professional Pilot and Aviation Management, as well as Associate degrees in Aviation Science. Flight training is conducted at the Provo Airport Campus under FAA Part 141, with a fleet of 25 aircraft including the Diamond DA40 XLT and Piper PA-44 Seminole, all equipped with glass cockpit technology and maintained in an on-site FAA Part 145 repair station.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Utah Valley University has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Utah Valley 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 Valley 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 Valley University's training fleet includes the Diamond DA40 XLT and Piper PA-44 (Seminole). 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 Valley University has the following flight training devices: Frasca RTD DA40 and Frasca PA-44. Ask the school which ratings the devices count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Utah Valley University does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.