Quality Score
67
Good
Training Costs
25/25No fuel surcharge · Pricing published
DPE Availability
0/19No DPE on staff
Onsite Maintenance
19/19Maintenance performed onsite
Key Staff Credentials
3/11CFI on staff
Fleet Quality & Size
2/86 aircraft, no WAAS/EFIS/glass avionics listed
Website Transparency
3/3Description, Website listed
Base (15) + components above = 67
About
Ace Basin Aviation is a tailwheel flight school located at Lowcountry Regional Airport (KRBW) in Walterboro, SC. Specializing in tailwheel training and endorsements, the school offers flight instruction in vintage and classic taildraggers including a Cessna 120, Luscombe 8E, Citabria 7KCAB, Cessna 170B, and a 1942 Boeing Stearman PT-17. Services include private and commercial pilot certificate training, tailwheel endorsements, spin training, basic aerobatics, biennial flight reviews, and aircraft ferrying.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
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| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 120 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $100 – $390/hr | $6,800 – $27,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $50 – $190/hr | $2,000 – $7,975 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $130/hr | $650 – $2,600 |
| Estimated Total Range | $9,500 – $37,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
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Flight Instruction$50 – $190/hr
Ground Instruction$35 – $130/hr