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About
Turrisi Flight Training is a Part 61 flight school based at Hilton Head Airport, SC, led by Brian Turrisi, MD, CFII. Brian offers a customized, student-centered approach to flight training including primary flight, instrument, commercial, BFRs, IPCs, ground school, recurring training, new airplane transitions (Platinum CSIP Cirrus), and AME consulting. With nearly 30 years of experience as a medical doctor, FAA Aviation Medical Examiner, and pilot, Brian emphasizes safety, aerodynamics, and critical thinking to help students become competent, safe pilots.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Turrisi Flight Training has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Turrisi Flight Training 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, Turrisi Flight Training 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.
Turrisi Flight Training'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 Turrisi Flight Training. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Turrisi Flight Training does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.