Utah Aviation

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Salt Lake City International Airport
In 1911, A cinder-covered landing strip in a marshy pasture called Basque Flats (after the Spanish-French sheepherders in the area) was the rudimentary beginning of the airport. It was originally used for aerobatic flights and was the site of the "Great International Aviation Carnival."

Hill Aerospace Museum - Hill AFB
The museum exhibits over 80 aircraft covering aviation history from the 1930's to the present plus an assortment of artwork, uniforms and flight suits. F-15 and F-16 fighter planes, SR-71 Black Bird spy plane, Rockets, bombs and missiles.

Utah Aviation Studies

Westminster College - Aviation Studies
Westminster College - Aviation Studies - Come experience our impressive Flight Operations Center at the Salt Lake City International Airport, exceptional training facilities, and elite fleet of planes. As a Westminster student, you will: Train in Class B Airspace at the Salt Lake City Airport with have access to an assortment of aircraft, including an aerobatic plane. Students learn using cutting-edge technology like a glass cockpit jet trainer usually found in expensive corporate training programs.

UVSC - Aviation Studies
UVSC Link Utah Valley State's Global Aviation Science Department provides pilot training year round at one of the best flight schools in Utah. Student pilots are earning aviation science degrees while receiving top quality flight training.

More Utah Aviation Links
Air Center of Salt Lake - The Other Airport - West Jordan
Red Tail Aviation
Sky Dive Moab
Aggie Car Show [JULY] - over 200 classic cars and trucks on display at Liberty Park in Ogden.

Utah Hang Glider Association
Draper is Utah's popular hang gliding destination with many enthusiasts launching aloft from the local Point of the Mountain. There is also easy access to nearby scenic canyon locations.
Triple A Sprint - 1st Sat of Jun, July & August - a club sponsored recreational competition for paragliding and hang gliding pilots.



Ballooning
Ogden Valley Balloon Festival [AUG] - Biggest and most beautiful event in the valley features bright colorful hot-air balloons from all over America in a three day festival including music and food.