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CRAFT Flight Training & Simulation

Summerville, SCKDYB

Quality Score

29

Limited Data

Training Costs
0/25
DPE Availability
0/19
Onsite Maintenance
0/19
Key Staff Credentials
3/11
Fleet Quality & Size
8/8
Website Transparency
3/3

Base (15) + components above = 29

About

CRAFT Flight Training & Simulation (Charleston Regional Accelerated Flight Training) is a Part 61 flight training school located at Charleston International Airport (KCHS) in North Charleston, SC. CRAFT integrates Redbird AATD simulator technology with a modern fleet of Diamond aircraft to provide efficient, cost-effective training for Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, CFI-I, Multi-Engine, and ATP certificates. The school offers both self-paced and accelerated programs.

Instruction Rates

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Flight Instruction$30 – $110/hr
Ground Instruction$30 – $110/hr

Aircraft (8)

Rental rates shown as estimated ranges. to see exact pricing and full details.
Diamond DA40 NG

Diamond DA40 NG

Airplane · Single-Engine Land

Photo by Devin R · Charleston - KCHS

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Fuel Surcharge
Avionics
Garmin G1000IFDGarmin GFC 700AutopilotGarmin GTX 345ADS-B In/Out

Diamond DA40 NG

Airplane · Single-Engine Land

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Fuel Surcharge
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Garmin G1000IFDGarmin GFC 700AutopilotGarmin GTX 345ADS-B In/Out
Diamond DA40 NG

Diamond DA40 NG

Airplane · Single-Engine Land

Photo by Kevin Porter · DeKalb Peachtree Airport - KPDK

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Fuel Surcharge
Avionics
Garmin G1000IFDGarmin GFC 700AutopilotGarmin GTX 345ADS-B In/Out

Diamond DA40 NG

Airplane · Single-Engine Land

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Fuel Surcharge
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Garmin G1000IFDGarmin GFC 700AutopilotGarmin GTX 345ADS-B In/Out

Diamond DA40 XL

Airplane · Single-Engine Land

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Garmin G1000IFD
Diamond DA40 XLT

Diamond DA40 XLT

Airplane · Single-Engine Land

Photo by Devin R · Charleston - KCHS

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Fuel Surcharge
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Garmin G1000IFD
Diamond DA42 NG

Diamond DA42 NG

Airplane · Multi-Engine Land

Photo by Matthew Dwight · Long Beach Airport (Daugherty Field) - KLGB

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Fuel Surcharge
Avionics
Garmin G1000IFD
Diamond DA42 VI

Diamond DA42 VI

Airplane · Multi-Engine Land

Photo by Devin | Charleston Spotter · Charleston - KCHS

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Fuel Surcharge
Avionics
Garmin G1000IFD

Simulators (1)

Redbird FMX

Hourly$35 – $140/hr
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Frequently Asked Questions

CRAFT Flight Training & Simulation has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.

No, CRAFT Flight Training & Simulation 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, CRAFT Flight Training & Simulation 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.

CRAFT Flight Training & Simulation's training fleet includes the Diamond DA40 NG, Diamond DA40 XLT, Diamond DA40 XL, Diamond DA42 NG, and Diamond DA42 VI. Having multiple types in the fleet keeps your training on track if one plane is down for maintenance. Ask the school about current availability and any additional charges per aircraft.

Yes, CRAFT Flight Training & Simulation has the following flight training device: Redbird FMX. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.

No, CRAFT Flight Training & Simulation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.

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