Career Pilot.
Build your future in flight.
Connect Private Pilot, Instrument, and Commercial training in one plan with Falcon at Grand Strand Airport. Start with your experience and work toward the next stage of your flying career.
Three stages. One training plan.
Private Pilot
Build your foundation in aircraft control, navigation, and independent flying.
Start with Private Pilot →Instrument Rating
Develop your procedures, instrument scan, and cockpit decision-making.
Explore Instrument →Commercial Pilot
Refine your technique and prepare to demonstrate commercial pilot standards.
Explore Commercial →Make the plan fit your starting point.
Already have flight time? Bring your logbook. We will review your experience and discuss scheduling, remaining training, and the expenses to plan for. Completion dates and employment are not guaranteed.
Get to know
your cockpit.
Explore the Garmin G3X Touch displays, Garmin 650 GPS, and two-axis autopilot in Falcon’s RV-12iS panel.
Your instructor will explain how aircraft systems and practical flying fit into your training plan.
Your training estimate.
Use these published estimates as a starting point. Your experience, proficiency, and additional training affect the final cost. Ask us to confirm what is included in your personal plan.
Career Pilot Course
$56,580estimated
250 hours aircraft rental · 82 hours dual instruction
Combined Private Pilot, Instrument, and Commercial estimate. Extra training, checkride preparation, materials, and examiner expenses can affect the final total.
Hours shown describe the published estimate, not a promise of completion or a complete list of certification requirements. Confirm testing, examiner fees, supplies, and any other expenses with Falcon before enrolling.
Plan My Training →Let’s build
your training plan.
Tell us about your experience and your availability. We’ll help you get started.