South Carolina Local flight school
CHS Flight School
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- Location
- North Charleston, South Carolina
- School Type
- Local flight school
- Training Focus
- Pilot training
- Google Rating
- 4.7 (35 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
See It on the Map
What Students and Pilots Say
★★★★★ 3 months agoWonderful experiences so far, expansive fleet across many locations is a plus for students and renters alike. The well structured syllabus means students benefit from organized and thoughtful training so they aren’t in the dark at any point. A well struck balance between the structure of part 141 schools and the flexibility and pricing of part 61. As well as offerings beyond the basic certs (Multi, high performance a…
Alex Kluchesky via Google
★★★★★ 1 month agoI have nothing but great things to say about CHS Flight School. As a flight instructor who moved all the way across the country from Washington State to South Carolina to join the team, I took a leap of faith—and without a doubt, it turned out to be the best decision I could have made. From day one, I was welcomed into the CHS Flight School family. Laura, Kirk, Shay, Zach, and the rest of the team genuinely care abou…
Colt45 via Google
★★★★★ 1 month agoI am a private pilot from Colorado and fly a 182. One of my bucket list items is to land in every state; so while on vacation I rent an airplane so I can make those landings. While in South Carolina I scheduled a 172 with a local instructor from CHS Flight School. Matthew Pennock (hopefully I got the last name correct) was the instructor. He was one of the most gracious and professional flight Instructors I have …
Bud Downer via Google
★★★★★ 1 month agoI had Jared during IFR6 and he is an outstanding instructor. The IFR6 program was well organized, informative, and helped me understand concepts more than just the basic knowledge. Highly recommend both Jared and CHS Flight Schools IFR6 Program
John Gelsinger via Google
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Planning Your Training Here
Planning training at a local school like CHS Flight School 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 North Charleston, 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 CHS Flight School 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 North Charleston 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 CHS Flight School
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 CHS Flight School'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 North Charleston, 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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