Located in Ogden, Utah, Whirlybird Helicopters can offer students individual attention with one-on-one teaching. Whirlybird offers programs for students who are interested in pursuing a career in piloting and for students who just want to pick up a new hobby. All of their instructors at FAA-Certified and have plenty of experience to help students learn what to do in "real world" situations. There are multiple pricing options available for what kind of certification the student desires and they have a "pay as you go" system, so no money is required upfront.
At Cornerstone Flight School, there is a private pilot program offered where you can specialize in helicopter piloting. Cornerstone has multiple locations, and one of them can be found in Ogden, Utah. All of the instructors at Cornerstone are FAA-Certified and have experience in multiple types of flights. Students will receive their flight certification after completing ground school, a written exam, an oral exam and the flight test. At Cornerstone, they state that their main focus is: "safety, proficiency and professionalism."
Although Utah Helicopter is not directly located in Ogden, there are two possible locations less than one hour away south in West Jordan, Utah and less than two hours away south in Spanish Fork, Utah. Both locations offer the same teaching and certifications. Students will be taught to fly both Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters. Utah Helicopter also offers flexible schedules of training, to work with different students' needs. They also boast ideal student/instructor and student/aircraft ratios on their website to ensure that each student is given the individual attention they deserve.
Mountain Ridge Helicopters is located in Logan, Utah, which is less than one hour north of Ogden. Mountain Ridge offers various programs depending on what direction the student wants to go in. The programs range from flying for fun to becoming a professional certified pilot. On their website, they state that all of their instructors are "knowledgeable, passionate and committed to your success." Additionally, the instructors offer a wide range of ages and experience levels to all come together and give students the best information. Financial aid is also available for students who are qualified.