Flight school near Greenville, SC
Palmetto Sky Flight School trains pilots from Greenville, South Carolina at Anderson Regional Airport (KAND), about 40 minutes down I-85. It’s a Part 61 school offering Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial, CFI and CFII training in identical Cessna 172s with modern avionics. Your first lesson is a $200 Discovery Flight.
- To
- KAND · Anderson Regional Airport
- Drive
- About 40 minutes down I-85
Greenville to the field.
About 40 minutes down I-85 from Greenville — the only part of the trip that happens on the ground.
Why Greenville pilots train in Anderson
Training runs from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM seven days a week, so you can fit lessons around a Greenville work schedule, weekends included.
The Cessna 172s are identical, so if one airplane is down your lesson moves to another instead of being cancelled after you’ve made the drive.
Full-time career instructors teach a syllabus the school built itself, and your progress is actively monitored.
Greenville → KAND · Anderson Regional Airport
Directions from Greenville →Flight training for Greenville students
Discovery Flights are $200. For a certificate or rating we quote you individually, because how often you fly is the biggest factor in what training costs.
- 01 Private Pilot LicenseMost students start with the Private Pilot License. It lets you fly yourself, family and friends, and every other certificate builds on it.
- 02 Instrument Rating (IFR)The instrument rating teaches you to fly by reference to the instruments and in the clouds. It makes you a more precise pilot in any weather.
- 03 Commercial Pilot License (CPL)The commercial certificate lets you be paid to fly. It’s the next step toward a career as a pilot.
The training area Greenville students learn over.
Every lesson flies from Anderson Regional Airport (KAND) over the Anderson area — about 40 minutes down I-85 from Greenville.
Flight training near Greenville: common questions
Something else about training from Greenville? Call 864-720-3163.
How far is Palmetto Sky Flight School from Greenville?
About 40 minutes by car down I-85. We’re at Anderson Regional Airport, 5805 Airport Rd., Anderson, SC 29626.
How much does flight school cost near Greenville?
A Discovery Flight is $200. For a full certificate we quote you based on how often you can fly, since frequency is the biggest cost factor. Call 864-720-3163.
Do I need experience to start?
No. Most students start with no flying experience at all. Your first lesson is a Discovery Flight with an instructor beside you.
What aircraft would I train in?
Cessna 172s of the same model year with identical modern avionics.
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Book a Discovery Flight — about 40 minutes down I-85 from Greenville to the field, and you're in the left seat.
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