2025 Summer Private Pilot Course Offerings

Price Campus: June 9 – August 8, 2025

Logan and Brigham City Campuses: May 5 - August 8, 2025

USU Aviation is excited to offer Private Pilot Ground School and the Private Pilot Certification as accelerated 9-week courses at USU Eastern in Price, Utah. The Carbon Country Airport is located just 5 miles from the USU Eastern campus. This is a great option for new freshman to kickstart their flight training.

Course Information

  • AV 2330 Private Pilot Ground School (4 credits)
  • AV 2350 Private Pilot Certification (3 credits)

Eligibility

  • Admitted as a degree-seeking student to Utah State University (Aviation Technology – Professional Pilot Fixed Wing major)
  • 17 years of age by course completion date
  • Read, speak, write and understand the English language
  • Have original Birth Certification and U.S. government issue identification OR current passport
  • Current FAA Medical and student pilot's license
Summer 2025 Private Pilot Checklist

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I do the 9-week session in Logan?

The 9-week session is only available at the Price campus. Logan and Brigham City will teach 14-week session courses.

When do I need to obtain my FAA Medical?

Before registration (February 19, 2025).

View Flight Requirements Page

What medical certificate should I get?

We recommend you get a first class medical. Although you only need a third class medical to be a student pilot, we recommend getting a first class just so you know you can get it; most jobs will require a first class medical.

How flexible is the contact time for the courses?

It is not. Attendance in ground school is mandatory, and planes are reserved for summer students at specific scheduled times.

What if I have a vacation planned during the semester?

Don’t. Plan to spend these nine weeks in Price attending ground school and flying each day. If you miss days, it is unlikely you will complete your private by the end of the semester.

Are there dorms or other living accommodations available in Price?

Yes. There are dorms on the USU Eastern campus.
View Price Housing

Contacts

Price Campus

Claudio Acosta Presta

Claudio Acosta Presta

Assistant Chief Flight Instructor

801-630-9192
Carbon County Airport
claudio.acostapresta@usu.edu

Logan Campus

Parker Richards

Parker Richards

Private Chief Flight Instructor & Safety Officer

435-797-7895
2300 Old Main Hill, Logan UT
parker.richards@usu.edu

Brigham City Campus

Kan Okabe

Kan Okabe

Instrument Chief Instructor

435-797-5174
6010 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT
kan.okabe@usu.edu