Epic Flight Academy in St. George, Utah
Welcome to Epic Flight Academy in St. George, Utah! You can complete your FAA Part 141 flight training at our location in St. George. We are located in southwestern Utah at the St. George Regional Airport. The airport identifier code is SGU. Our flight school provides a pathway for pilot training for anyone who wants to become a commercial pilot and fly for the airlines. We offer 100% student financing for this structured airline pathway with a high first-time pass rate. We are a full service Utah flight school located at:
4196 S Airport Pkwy Unit 2A
St. George, UT 84790
Phone: 435-275-2092 or 866-FLY-EPIC
Hours:
Monday-Friday
9am-5pm
Training Programs Offered in St. George:
Individual Pilot Program
Professional Pilot Program
Where is St. George?
St. George, Utah is in southwestern Utah. It is on the Arizona border and close to Nevada. How far is Epic’s St. George location from other major airports? Not far at all! Your flight training will take you to nearby Cedar City Airport (CDC) (43 nautical miles) and Las Vegas (LAS( (97 nautical miles). There are approximately 170 airports in Utah, nearly 1,000 in neighboring Arizona, and 150+ in Nevada, so you can fly to a number of cities.
Check your eligibility with our online form. Once you are approved, you can start training right away. We have a high acceptance rate for those who meet the requirements and will work with you.
Epic’s St. George Aircraft Fleet
Epic students train in brand new aircraft. The Cessna 172 with G1000 glass cockpit is the most popular and safe flight training aircraft. Learn to fly in safe, new equipment, and complete your training in a timely manner. Epic is known for its excellent equipment, high pass rate, and highly skilled instructors. What is keeping you from achieving your pilot goals? We are here to help make those dreams come true as you complete your Utah flight training.
One reason Epic has such a high pass rate for FAA exams and checkrides is because our students have the opportunity to train in flight simulators. Advanced Aviation Training Devices (AATD) increase knowledge and skills.
Flight Simulator
Epic flight students enjoy training in flight simulators where they can practice numerous maneuvers safely. One reason Epic has such a high pass rate for FAA exams and checkrides is because our students can train in flight simulators. Advanced Aviation Training Devices (AATD) like the Precision GTX increase knowledge and skills while saving students money.
Cost to Attend Flight School in Utah
How much does school cost in Utah? We break down the complete cost of flight training from private pilot through commercial through instructor. The cost varies between domestic pilots and international pilots. It also varies based on which ratings and certificates you want to earn. Your regular and consistent attendance and completion of flight lessons is critical to your success.
Training Options at the St. George Campus
- Full-time Flight Training: 5 days per week, up to 2 activities per day
- Part-time Flight Training: Full flexibility. Recommend scheduling a minimum of 3 to 4 times weekly to maintain proficiency. Less than this can severely limit your progress.
How long is flight school in Utah?
Again, this varies with every student based on attendance and schedule ability. On average, it takes approximately 3 months to complete your PPL. Next, you’ll earning your Instrument Rating, which takes around 2 months. After that, your commercial pilot license (CSEL) will take another 2 months. Most US flight students go on to earn their CFI and CFII in order to work as a flight instructor. Your best approach is to focus and study! This is what our top students do.
Why train at Epic?
We have been training pilots from 110+ countries since 1999 who fly for 300+ different airlines. We know you want the best flight training center, so we invite you to read the reviews, ask other pilots, and see why so many choose to train at Epic.
Housing in St. George
- Black Ridge Townhomes
- Brookfield Apartments
- City View Apartments
- Desert Rose Apartments
- Desert Village Townhomes
- Dixie Red Sands South
- The Falls at Mesa Point
- Grandview Apartments
- Red Hills Village
- Sierra Pointe Apartments
- Sky at Brio Apartments
- Village at Heritage Court
Things to Do in the St. George Area
- St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site has thousands of fossilized dinosaur footprints as you’ll see in countless photos online.
- Red Hills Desert Garden is Utah’s first interactive garden.
- Zion National Park was Utah’s first national park and boasts breathtaking landscape.
- Thunder Junction All Abilities Park offers year-round family fun.
- Pioneer Park covers 52 acres and is a rock climber’s paradise.
- Escapism Escape Room offers something different in hour-long escape adventures.
- Red Cliffs National Conservation Area provides natural beauty as far as the eye can see.
- Laser Mania is a fun night out for the whole family.
Transportation Around St. George
- Airports: For private flights, use SGU. For commercial flights, you can catch SkyWest out of St. George, too. They are based at SGU and fly for American, Delta, and United. You can even check their jobs! Plenty of airport parking, too.
- Car Rentals: Plenty to choose from with Avis, Budget, Enterprise, and Hertz.
- Ride-sharing: Uber is everywhere, and so is Lyft!
- Bus: The Suntran Bus System serves St. George.
Epic Campuses
We invite you to come by and visit our other locations. Epic trains aviation professionals for exciting careers! We also invite you to stop by and take a discovery flight!