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Gold Seal CFI: Flight Training in Greenville, South Carolina

Gold Seal CFI: Flight Training in Greenville​,​ South Carolina

Hi, I’m a Gold Seal Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) based in Greenville​/​Spartanburg, South Carolina, proudly serving students out of Greenville Downtown Airport (KGMU) and Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport (KSPA). With over two years of flying experience and a strong commitment to helping students succeed, I bring a passionate, supportive, and safety-first approach to every lesson. Whether you're working toward your Private, Instrument, Commercial, or Multi-Engine rating, I offer instruction that’s clear, structured, and personalized to your goals. Here’s what I offer: 🕒 Flexible Scheduling Lessons available mornings, evenings, weekends—designed to fit your lifestyle and seasonal weather windows. 👨‍✈️ Student-Centered Instruction Low-pressure, encouraging environment where safety and your questions always come first. 🛫 Aircraft Variety Training available in Piper Archers, Piper Seminoles, Beechcraft Bonanzas, and Cessna Skyhawks, with endorsements for other types upon request. 📘 Full-Spectrum Training From ground school and simulator sessions to in-flight practice and checkride prep, I cover every step of your training path. 🧭 Real-World Aviation Focus Emphasis on sound decision-making, CRM, navigation, and building habits that make you a safe and confident pilot. 🚗 Travel Support Available for instruction at KGMU, KSPA, and regional airports across the Upstate. I’ll come to you for convenience and exposure to diverse flying environments. Over the years, I’ve worked with students from all backgrounds—hobbyists, career changers, and aspiring airline pilots—helping each one build skill, confidence, and freedom in the sky. Bringing your aviation goals to life—one flight at a time.

Details

  • State*South Carolina
  • Aircraft Access for Pilot TrainingYes
  • Open to traveling across the countryYes

Held Certifications*

  • CFI (Certificated Flight Instructor)
  • CFII (Instrument Flight Instructor)
  • IGI (Instrument Ground Instructor)
  • MEI (Multi-Engine Instructor)
  • Multi Engine Rating
  • Commercial ASEL (Airplane Single Engine Land)
  • Commercial AMEL (Airplane Multi Engine Land)
  • High-Performance Endorsement
  • Complex Endorsement
  • Gold Seal Flight Instructor

Training Stages (Can offer)

  • Private Pilot Student
  • Instrument Rating (IR)
  • Commercial Pilot
  • Multi Engine Rating
  • Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII)
  • Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)
  • High-Performance Endorsement
  • Complex-Airplane-Endorsement

Airport(s)

KGMU KGSP KSPA KAND KLQK KCEU

Specific Aircraft Access

PA-28-181 $200​/​HR

Aircraft Experience (Instructed in)

PA-28

Aircraft Experience (Piloted)

PA-28 C-172 Mooney M20

Pilot Training Provided

  • Certificates/Ratings Pilot Training
  • Ground School
  • Intro/ Discovery Flight
  • Flight Reviews
  • Checkride Prep
  • Safety Pilot
  • Time Building
  • Stalls, Spins, Upset Recovery
  • Cross-Country
  • Flight Planning (VFR, IFR)
  • Currency Training
  • Aircraft Checkout

Pricing - Hourly Rate (e.g. Ground Instruction, Flight Instruction, Travel Time, Flight Review)

Ground: $30​/​HR Flight: $20​/​HR Out of State: $50​/​HR

Airplane Category

  • Single Engine Land
  • Multi Engine Land

Ground School Programs Experience

  • King Schools
  • Sporty's
  • Gold Seal
  • Fly8MA
  • MZeroA
  • Flight Insight

Location

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