Utah Lightsport LLC: Flight School in Ogden, Utah

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Location: Ogden, Utah
School Type: Local flight school
Training Focus: Pilot training
Home Airport: Ogden-Hinckley Airport (KOGD)
Google Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)

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Hours

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

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What Students and Pilots Say

★★★★★ 11 months ago

I made two trips to Utah Light Sport from out of state and they were very accommodating to my schedule and needs. Rex is an outstanding CFI and made my experience relaxing and fun. He tailored my training to what I wanted and needed. He knew the aircraft inside and out. Their RV-12 was in good condition with no issues. Would definitely make a third trip if I needed it.
Tommy Robins via Google

★★★★★ 11 months ago

Reached out in mid 2024 as I was interested in renting something a little more fun (the RV-12). Not only did I end up loving the plane, but Ben the owner was awesome and I eventually ended up instructing with Utah Lightsport for a period of time (now over 1500 awaiting a class date). Can't speak highly enough about the operation here though, truly a unique and refreshing experience compared to a few other schools I h…
Casey Coleman via Google

★★★★★ 11 months ago

I did my PPL in the RV and fly it regularly. Both Ben (the owner) and the plane are awesome. I’d highly recommend Utah Light Sport and the RV; it’s an extremely fun plane to fly.
J H via Google

★★★★★ 11 months ago

I’ve had a great experience with Utah Light Sport. Ben has been easy to work with and the RV12 is a joy to fly!
Aaron Acree via Google

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Planning Your Training Here

Planning training at a local school like Utah Lightsport LLC trades the academy's speed for flexibility and often meaningfully lower total cost. The pay-as-you-fly model keeps your money in your control, and training two to three lessons weekly around work is the proven rhythm, enough frequency to retain skills without the academy's all-in schedule. The variable to manage is momentum: local-school students who succeed book standing lesson slots, fly year-round, and treat ground study as homework rather than something that happens at the airport. Ask about aircraft scheduling depth, instructor availability on your target days, and examiner wait times in Ogden, the three friction points that stretch part-time timelines.

What Flying in Utah Teaches You

Utah is mountain flying's front door: high field elevations, real density altitude arithmetic, and terrain that makes weather-and-route planning a first-order skill. Students train under Salt Lake's Class B with the Wasatch Range as a constant reference, and graduate comfortable in the kind of terrain that intimidates flatland pilots.

How to Evaluate Utah Lightsport LLC on Your Tour

Every school on this directory gets the same advice from us, because the fundamentals don't move. Walk the ramp and count how many aircraft are down for maintenance. Ask how many lessons a week they can actually schedule you, and how far out the booking calendar runs. Ask for first-attempt checkride pass rates and how long students wait for an examiner. And keep your money in your control: pay as you fly, or in small blocks with clear refund terms.

Then weigh the location itself. Training in Ogden means building your early hours in Utah weather and airspace, and both become part of your airmanship. Our school-selection guide covers the full vetting checklist, and the financing page maps scholarships and loans that apply at schools like this one.

Common Questions About Training at Utah Lightsport LLC

How long would my training take here?

Part-time students flying two to three lessons weekly typically earn a private certificate in six to twelve months and a commercial certificate in two to three years, with pace set by your calendar and the weather. Consistency decides everything: standing lesson slots beat sporadic bursts by months.

What will it cost, and can I get help paying?

Get Utah Lightsport LLC's current rates directly; published numbers age fast in this industry. Nationally, plan on $80,000 to $120,000 from zero time to commercial certificates before instructing pay starts offsetting costs. Our financing guide maps the loans, scholarships, and airline cadet programs that apply here, and several scholarship cycles go undersubscribed every single year.

How should I arrange a visit?

Call ahead and ask for a tour on a normal training day, not a quiet one. Use the directions button above to plan the drive to Ogden, arrive early enough to watch ramp operations, and bring the vetting checklist from this page. A school proud of its operation will show you everything; hesitation is itself an answer.

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