Coastal Empire Flight Training                Last Visit: 10.27.2009


From first flight to commercial, learning to fly is now easy and affordable. Coastal Empire Flight Training offers proffessional flight instruction in Beaufort (Lady's Island Airport), Bluffton and Hilton Head S.C. as well as Savannan and Ft. Stewart/Hinesville (Mid Coast Regional Airport) GA. and surrounding communities. Click "Interested" or "Priority" to contact or request more information.

We're a flight organization based in Savannah, Ft. Stewart, Beaufort, Ridgeland, Hilton Head, Georgia
School Type:   Part 61.  

Training Area:    Local and National.  



Instruction Materials:    Jeppesen, Gleim and Custom.  

Syllabus:    Jeppesen, Gleim and Custom.  



Category:    Airplane (Fixed Wing).  

Certificates:    Sport Pilot, Recreational, Private, Commercial and CFI.  

Ratings:    VFR, IFR, Commercial, CFI, Multiengine and Multiengine Instructor.  

Class:   Single Engine Land.  

Engines:   Single.  

Endorsement:    Complex, Taildragger and High Performance.  

Recurrent Training:    Flight Review, Instrument Proficiency Check, Aircraft Checkouts and Insurance Checkouts.  

Training Orientation:    Career (Carrier, Commercial, Military), Business (Private) and Recreation (all non-commercial flight).  

Career Focus:    Commercial (includes air taxi, survey, ambulance, etc), Corporate Flying, Regional Airlines, Military Aviation and Flight Instruction.  

Type of Curriculum:    Ground School, All-inclusive, Accelerated (full days, intense), Competition, Acrobatic, FITS - FAA Scenario based training, Self-Paced and Career Oriented, structured.  



Technically Advanced Aircraft:    TCAS - Collision Avoidance, Autopilot and Glass Cockpit(Garmin G1000), etc.  

Type of Rental:    Students only and Licensed Pilots.  

Type of Airplanes Available:   Diamond DA-20, Diamond DA40 XLS, Alarus AMD, Cessna 172  

Aircraft Rental Rates:   From $65.00 per hour call for details  



Training Facilities:    Flight Planning Area and Lending Library (books, videos, software).  

On-Site FAA Testing:   On-site flight examiner.  

Airport Facilities:    Control Tower, ILS, Pilot Shop and Weather computer terminal.  

Airport Locations (codes):   3J1, KSAV, KHXD, KLHW, KARW, KRBW  



Pricing Info:   Prices begin @ $85 per hour wet!  

Special Offer:   Special rates to all military service members, active, reserve and retired. $59.00 Discovery Flight  

Financial Assistance:   Third Party (bank, etc).  



Admin Support:    Housing Assistance and Job Interview prep or coordination.  

Professional Affiliations:    AOPA, EAA and Civil Air Patrol.  

Total Instructors:   Three - Denis, Dru, Quincy  



Weather:   Year round flying  

School Description
Do you remember the first time you heard an aircraft flying high in the sky? Did you stare up into the wild blue and search for the wonderful machine that was calling to you with a low rumble? Did it capture your imagination and make you dream of spreading your arms and flying around and through the clouds? Do you still have those same dreams today? Here in the Coastal Empire and LowCountry, we are offering a new and exciting way to make your dreams come true. We offer the newest and most advanced two seat training aircraft, the Diamond DA20! This is the same aircraft the Airforce uses to train its pilots. Coastal Empire Flight Training wants to help you to live your dreams whether you are 2 or 100 years old.

Staff Qualification
I began my flight training in January 2004 and earned my flight instructor rating in July of 2005. I have instructed in such busy places as Miami and Orlando Florida and provided flight training at quiet airports in Clearwater Florida and Ridgeland South Carolina. I have flown many different aircraft from an 1946 Ercoupe to an Extra 300 and King Air 200. I love everything about aviation, but my favorite thing to do is to share that passion with anyone who wants to learn. I have given instruction to many people including a deaf man, a 72 year old man, and several children. I have given over 1,300 hours of flight instruction and I can't wait to add more hours to that time. Come and fly with me and I will make it a memorable moment for you. Denis is a proud member of the following aviation groups: AOPA, EAA, NAFI, IAC, and the Savannah Aviation Association. 15 Years aviation Experience 3 ½ Years as a Flight Instructor Performed the duties of Assistant Chief Flight Instructor for a large international flight school Commercial Pilot Flight Instructor Multi Engine Flight Instructor 2,400 hours of flight time 1,400 hours of dual flight instruction given Flown the entire Caribbean Chain and Central America

More About Us
We will come to you and train you at any of the following airports, Ridgeland Municipal Airport, Savannah Hilton Head International Airport, Hilton Head Airport, Beaufort County Airport, Mid Coast Regional Airport and Walterboro Regional Airport. We offer Training in either your aircraft or ours.

Testimonials
"Denis served as my flight instructor and helped me work toward obtaining my civilian private pilot’s license. Denis is a knowledgeable and extremely competent aviator who displays a high degree of professionalism and leadership potential. He is a phenomenal flight instructor with uncommon teaching skills. As his student, I appreciated his teaching style and was able to learn quickly and to standard. He possesses a wealth of aviation knowledge and maintains a sense of relaxed control in the cockpit." JOANNA R., Maj. US Army "Denis conveys his confidence and technical expertise not only as a pilot but in his ability to instruct me to become a pilot, from my introductory flight through the progression of my training. My scheduled lessons with Denis are at all times professional and challenging, yet his method of instruction facilitates a truly enjoyable experience whether flying or conducting ground training. He conducts thorough briefings on the training and maneuvers to be conducted, and ensures my full understanding prior to execution. His assessments of my performance are honest and I have no question on what I have done well, and what I need to improve. Wayne N., Sgt Maj US Amry Delta Forces Ret.


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