Myrtle Beach Academy of Aviation: Flight School in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
School Type: Local flight school
Training Focus: Pilot training
Google Rating: 4.5 (15 reviews)

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Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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What Students and Pilots Say

★★★★★ 6 months ago

They have changed name and is located on the very opposite end of the same road. Its been a year. My daughter has passed her insterment now yay. Next is commercial & Yuri will become an instructor. In the past. The staff has demonstrated exceptional performance. I commend this organization for their superior training that enabled my daughter to achieve her goal of becoming a pilot. I am totally confident the tra…
Pepperspray via Google

★★★★★ 6 years ago

Really enjoyed my discovery flight with Keith today. I learned quite a few things and really enjoyed my time in the air. I will be pursing a license with this organization in a few months. I really appreciate Keith’s willingness to answer all of my questions - you can tell he’s passionate about flying and enjoys sharing his knowledge with others.
Adam Campbell via Google

★★★★★ 9 years ago

I started working on my private pilot certificate in 2013 at Myrtle Beach Academy Of Aviation. For various personal reasons I had to stop. It was a great group with nice aircraft back then, and I'm happy to report it's gotten even better. I recently met with the Director who was very accommodating to my schedule and I restarted my training right away. They've added several more training aircraft to the fleet whic…
Gerry Voorhees via Google

★★★★★ 8 years ago

Thanks to Myrtle Beach Academy of Aviation for hosting my nephew and I on a discovery flight. I am a flight student up in PA so this flight wasn't for me but I enjoyed this hour flight as much as my nephew. Seriously thinking about calling them when I return to see about finishing my private pilots certification. Top notch school and great aircraft! Hope to see you soon!
Brad Mountain via Google

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Planning Your Training Here

Planning training at a local school like Myrtle Beach Academy of Aviation 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 Myrtle Beach, the three friction points that stretch part-time timelines.

What Flying in South Carolina Teaches You

South Carolina flying pairs Lowcountry coastal weather, sea breeze fronts, summer buildups, hurricane-season planning, with a booming aviation economy: Boeing's Dreamliner plant in Charleston, busy tourism corridors at Myrtle Beach, and mild winters that barely pause the calendar.

How to Evaluate Myrtle Beach Academy of Aviation 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 Myrtle Beach means building your early hours in South Carolina 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 Myrtle Beach Academy of Aviation

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 Myrtle Beach Academy of Aviation'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 Myrtle Beach, 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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