Flight Training Lessons and Ferry Pilot Services at KDYB

Hello! I am available for ferry flights, flight instruction, flight reviews, aerobatic training and spin upset recovery, and more. I have 1,200 hours with around 900 hours of duel instruction given including in light sport aircraft and high performance​/​complex. I have also flown across the country before on ferry flights. If there’s something you need that I haven’t listed feel free to reach out and ask!

Details

  • State*South Carolina
  • CFI Insurance*Yes
  • Aircraft Access for Pilot TrainingNo
  • Open to traveling across the countryYes

Aircraft Category

  • Single Engine Land
  • Aerobatic
  • Light Sport

Held Pilot Certifications*

  • CFI (Certificated Flight Instructor)
  • Commercial ASEL (Airplane Single Engine Land)
  • Tailwheel Endorsement
  • High-Performance Endorsement
  • Complex Endorsement

Training Stages (Can offer)

  • Private Pilot License (Certificate) - PPL
  • Commercial Pilot License (Certificate) - CPL
  • Tailwheel Endorsement
  • High-Performance Endorsement
  • Complex-Airplane-Endorsement

Aircraft Experience (Instructed in)

I have instructed in vans RV-12, Cessna 172, Cessna 182, Cessna 150, piper Cherokee, Alpha Robin R200, Mooney M20.

Aircraft Experience (Piloted)

vans RV-12, Cessna 172, Cessna 182, Cessna 150, piper Cherokee, Alpha Robin R200, Mooney M20.

Home Airport(s)

KDYB Summerville Airport (DYB), Summerville, South Carolina KMKS Berkeley County Airport (MKS), Moncks Corner, South Carolina Surrounding airports in the Charleston ​/​ Lowcountry region: KCHS Charleston International Airport (CHS), Charleston, South Carolina KJZI Charleston Executive Airport (JZI), Johns Island, South Carolina KHXD Hilton Head Airport (HXD), Hilton Head Island, South Carolina KSAV Savannah​/​Hilton Head International Airport (SAV), Savannah, Georgia

Pilot Training Provided

  • Certificates/Ratings Flight Lessons
  • Ground School
  • Intro/ Discovery Flight
  • Flight Reviews - Biennial Flight Reviews (BFRs)
  • Checkride Prep
  • Safety Pilot
  • Stalls, Spins, Upset Recovery
  • Aerobatics
  • Formation
  • Aircraft/Avionics-Specific Training
  • Cross-Country Flying
  • Flight Planning (VFR, IFR)
  • Currency Training
  • Night Currency/Proficiency
  • Aircraft/Insurance Checkout

Ground School Programs Experience

  • King Schools
  • Sporty's
  • Fly8MA
  • Flight Insight

Pricing - Hourly Rate

For ferry flights will have to discuss

Additional Notes

Flight training around Summerville and Moncks Corner—centered on airports like KDYB (Summerville) and KMKS (Berkeley County)—offers a well-balanced environment that combines accessible airspace with exposure to real-world coastal flying conditions. The Lowcountry region is known for generally favorable weather, allowing for consistent training throughout much of the year. However, students will also encounter seasonal factors such as coastal humidity, morning fog, and afternoon thunderstorms—particularly in the summer months. These conditions provide valuable experience in weather interpretation, preflight planning, and go​/​no-go decision-making. One of the key advantages of this area is its proximity to a variety of nearby airports and airspace types. With Charleston International (KCHS), Charleston Executive (KJZI), Hilton Head (KHXD), and Savannah (KSAV) all within range, students can gain early exposure to controlled airspace operations, radio communication with towered airports, and navigation across different traffic environments. Additionally, coastal flying introduces unique considerations such as sea breeze effects, shifting winds, and terrain that is largely flat but influenced by waterways and marshland. This creates a practical training setting for cross-country planning and situational awareness. Overall, the Charleston region provides a strong mix of accessibility, diverse airspace, and real-world weather conditions—making it an excellent location for building both foundational skills and confidence as a pilot.

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$50.00