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Everything students ask us most — costs, the aircraft, the location, and how to start. If your question isn't here, call (555) 010-0000 and ask a person.
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Do I need any previous experience to start?
No. Almost anyone can learn to fly, and most students begin with no aviation background at all. A Discovery Flight is the best first step.
What is a Discovery Flight, and how much is it?
A Discovery Flight is an affordable, no-commitment introduction to flying — you take the controls with a Certified Flight Instructor beside you. Introductory flights start at $65 for 30 minutes in the Cessna 152; a 60-minute flight is $130, and the Cessna 172 (up to 3 passengers) is $85 for 30 minutes or $170 for 60.
How much does flight instruction cost?
Flight instruction is $60 per hour with a Certified Flight Instructor. Aircraft rental is quoted separately by type. Your total cost depends most on how often you fly — consistent training finishes faster and cheaper. Financing is not offered at this time.
Do I need a medical certificate?
To begin training toward a private certificate you will need a simple Third Class Medical Certificate from an FAA-designated medical examiner. We can point you to local examiners.
What aircraft will I train in?
AeroTech operates a Cessna 152 and Cessna 172, a complex Piper Arrow, and a Piper Seneca II twin. Training across high-wing and low-wing designs — and stepping up to complex and multi-engine aircraft — makes you a more well-rounded pilot.
Are you a Part 61 or Part 141 school?
AeroTech Test runs a flexible Part 61 program. That flexibility lets us tailor one-on-one training to your schedule and pace, which for most students means less time and lower total cost than a rigid program.
What ratings and certifications do you offer?
Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial, and Multi-Engine ratings, plus the full instructor ladder (CFI, CFII, MEI). We also offer mountain flying, Class Bravo airspace, and spin-training courses, and biennial flight reviews.
Do you offer scenic flights?
Yes. We fly scenic tours over the Wasatch Front, Park City, the canyons, the Bingham Copper Mine, Heber Valley, and the Salt Lake City skyline — a spectacular way to see Utah from above, and a great gift.
Where are you located?
AeroTech Test is based at South Valley Regional Airport (U42) in West Jordan, Utah, serving the greater Salt Lake Valley. Call (555) 010-0000 for directions to the field.
Can flight training be a career?
Absolutely. Amid a historic pilot shortage, there has rarely been a better time to pursue a flying career. Our instructors have flown professionally, and we train the full path from Private through Commercial, Multi-Engine, and instructor certifications.
How do I get started?
The easiest first step is to book a Discovery Flight or call us at (555) 010-0000. We will talk through your goals and map out the path from here.
Learn to fly · Salt Lake Valley, Utah
Still have a question?
Reach out through the contact page — or just call. We'll help you determine the best next step.
South Valley Regional Airport (U42), West Jordan, UT