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About
CHS Flight School is the largest and most successful flight school in the Charleston, SC area, offering pilot training from Private Pilot through CFI and CFII. Training is conducted under FAA Part 61 at multiple locations including Charleston International (CHS), Charleston Executive (JZI), Summerville (DYB), and Georgetown County (GGE). The school's unique simulator-based syllabus incorporates FAA-certified full-motion simulators alongside a large fleet of aircraft, enabling students to learn more quickly and at lower cost.
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Frequently Asked Questions
CHS Flight School has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, CHS Flight School operates under Part 61. Training is self-paced: you and your instructor set the curriculum rather than following a pre-approved syllabus. The FAA minimum for a Private Pilot Certificate under Part 61 is 40 flight hours, though most students need 60 to 70.
No, CHS Flight School does not have a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. When you're ready for your checkride, you'll need to book with an independent DPE. Ask the school if they can point you to one nearby.
CHS Flight School's fleet details are not in our database. Contact the school directly to ask which aircraft they use for training.
No flight simulators are listed for CHS Flight School. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, CHS Flight School does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.