Ace Basin Aviation: Flight School in Walterboro, South Carolina

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Location: Walterboro, South Carolina
School Type: Local flight school
Training Focus: Pilot training
Google Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)

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Hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

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What Students and Pilots Say

★★★★★ 10 months ago

Todd is a great person and excellent instructor. Did my tailwheel and CFI spin endorsements with him in a variety of different tailwheel aircraft. I will definitely be sending some people his way!
Jacob Czerak via Google

★★★★★ 2 years ago

Went to Todd for my tailwheel training. Absolutely wonderful experience. He was very efficient with my training and didn't waist any time at all. He has several different tailwheel aircraft so you learn how to genuinely fly, not just operate one aircraft. He gave me a ton of advice for moving forward as a pilot and I will be going back to him in the future when it comes time to buy an aircraft for myself.
Eric M via Google

★★★★★ 3 years ago

I completed my tailwheel endorsement with Todd. His experience showed though repeatedly, talking me though each maneuver and allowing broad latitude do the wrong thing right up to the limit before taking over. This really allowed me to understand what was happening and learn how to correct it myself. Todd had a solid plan going into training, which focused on overall airmanship, and not just checking the boxes. I c…
Jeremy S via Google

★★★★★ 11 months ago

Todd Givens is top notch, if you need tail wheel aircraft instruction, he's the man!
Stan Dennis via Google

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Planning Your Training Here

Planning training at a local school like Ace Basin 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 Walterboro, 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 Ace Basin 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 Walterboro 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 Ace Basin 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 Ace Basin 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 Walterboro, 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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