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USU flies high with summer pilot program By
Jami Lundahl
Utah State University is offering a summer program that allows anyone from 18 to 40 years old to get his or her pilot's license. The program was designed as a way for high school students to get a head start on a degree in aviation. The program then extended to the public, allowing other people interested in a private flying license to get one in just eight weeks. The summer program allows students heading into the USU aviation program to gain six credits that can be applied to a degree in aviation. Director of USU Flight Operations Jack Hunter developed this program as a way to give students the upper hand while heading into a career of aviation. He also wanted to help people get their pilot's license by offering great summer flying conditions and also without spending too much money. The average cost for a private flying license can be close to $5,000. The USU summer program is $4,848, but this cost includes food and housing for the eight-week program. It also covers daily transportation costs from USU to the Logan airport, flight kits and six credits for students who plan on staying at USU to earn their aviation degree. Some might think this program is only offered to the elite, but USU's program is available to virtually anyone interested in obtaining a private pilot's license. USU was able to get discounts on flying kits bringing down the cost of the program. The summer program will run from June 25 until Aug. 10. This summer is the first year USU has offered this program, and 16 students signed up. Students will learn on USU's six Cessna 152s. For more information, contact Hunter at (435) 753-4289 or visit www.engineering.usu.edu/ite. From there click on the summer flight program.
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