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Learn to Fly in South Carolina

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Never rush a badge. Fly only what you're trained and ready for, and plan it with your instructor. Safety first. Last checked October 2026.

Flight training in South Carolina

Charleston Southern is South Carolina's only R-ATP school, and an expensive one: about $87.4k in flight-lab fees on top of private tuition.

  • Flying clubs

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  • Airline ties

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Flying Clubs

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Flying clubs are member-run groups that share the cost of aircraft. Because there's no profit markup, hourly rates are often lower than at a flight school, which makes a club one of the cheapest ways to build hours after your private certificate. You also get a community: mentors, safety pilots, fly-outs, and people who know the local examiners and instructors. The trade-offs are monthly dues, a buy-in or initiation fee at many clubs, waitlists, and the fact that not every club offers instruction or accepts student pilots. Rates move with fuel prices, so confirm current costs with the club before you join.

Clubs last checked 2026-10. The file counts 6: 5 community, 0 military, 0 university, 1 school-run. Data quality in the file: thin.

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Flight Schools

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School details

University programs

Charleston Southern University (opens in a new tab)

Active

B.S. Aeronautics, Professional Pilot

City and airport
North Charleston · Verify
Part 141
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Aid and GI Bill
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Airline partners
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Other

ATP Flight School (opens in a new tab)

Locations
Greenville (GMU)
Part 61 or 141
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Published cost
$123,995 from zero; $90,995 with private

Scope: fixed tuition; ~$10.5k–$12k exam fees and up to $5k location premium extra

Source year: 2026

VA approved
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Cadet Programs

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  • Delta Air Lines

    Propel Pilot Career Path (Collegiate & CFI path)

    Open

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  • JetBlue

    Gateway Select

    Open

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  • Envoy Air (American)

    Envoy Cadet Program

    Rolling

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Costs, hubs, notes, and sources

Data quality in the file: partial. Charleston Southern is South Carolina's only R-ATP school, and an expensive one: about $87.4k in flight-lab fees on top of private tuition. The state aeronautics commission funds education projects, not individual students. Triple Tree Aerodrome's ACE program gives teens $2,500 flight scholarships.

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ACE Flight Scholarship

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Scholarship

Administrator
Triple Tree Aerodrome
Who receives it
students
Amount
$2,500 (twice yearly)
Eligibility
Ages 16–20 working toward a private license
Covers flight fees
Yes

Sources

Airline hubs and bases

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Regional and other carriers

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Notes

Examiners and medical examiners

Sources for South Carolina

South Carolina FAQ

How do I become an airline pilot in South Carolina?

Charleston Southern is South Carolina's only R-ATP school, and an expensive one: about $87.4k in flight-lab fees on top of private tuition. Last checked 2026-10. Confirm it with a CFI and each school.

What flight schools are listed for South Carolina?

The file lists 2 schools. Names are in Flight Schools on this page.

What published flight costs are listed for South Carolina?

Published costs are on each school row. Prices can change. Check the school for the current figure.

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