I had a rather bizarre experience at IFR6 which is a school that specializes in immersive IFR…read moretraining and other endorsements / ratings. They have a one week IFR program that culminates with a check ride. I did my cross country 2 days before the check ride and was not happy with my proficiency. The school is in Charleston and I had failed to consider the implications of December weather in a city on the coast. My skills were not up to par with the wind and turbulence. That is 100% on me. The day after my cross country was the last day before my check ride and I noticed I was 8 hours short of the 40 needed for a check ride. I do feel that part of what I was paying for was the school managing my time but I'll take responsibility and say that is also 100% on me for not keeping up on my hours throughout the week. I had asked what a path to success looked like the morning before my check ride and the response was we would fly off the 8 hours today. It was another day of 20 to 30 knots at 3000 ft and my head was not in the right place to receive instruction. I asked to come back for my checkride prep and checkride but that got a quick denial. We spoke for about 20 or 30 minutes and I was being pressured to stay and was offered to return in Feb or Mar for my checkride. For some reason, the longer we were in the conference room the more contentious it became. But why? I wrote IFR6 a $6,500 check and had not asked or implied I wanted any money back. I declined the delayed checkride, put on my coat and left. I was walking to the FBO to leave and never to be heard from again. This is when it got even stranger. On my walk to the FBO, my CFII calls me and asks to have a few pages out of my syllabus. I can't put my finger on why but I had become suspicious. I told the CFII that I would think about it. After entering the FBO, I got another call from one of the people who runs the place, I told her, I was talking to the lady at the FBO desk and to give me a minute. She hung up on me and immediately drove down to the FBO. She confronts me at the FBO desk, demanding the papers and stating that they had to be turned in to the FAA (I've since spoken to the FSDO, there is nothing to turn in to the FAA). I again declined handing them over and they were already in my plane at that point. She then loudly (I'm not easily embarrassed) proclaims that I have her property in my plane and she demands access to the ramp. The FBO denied her access and assured me no one would be given access to my plane. It was so bad I took my phone out of my pocket and was about to call 911. I knew that would just escalate the situation and decided instead to disengage. The IFR6 person then offers to refund my checkride fee ($500) in return for the pages. I continue to decline. Fast forward a couple days, I'm now home and the CFII calls me to say he needs the papers in order to get paid. That's much different than "they have to be turned in to the FAA". I still don't really know what was going on or what happened. All I wanted was to return for checkride prep and a checkride. The way IFR6 treated a customer who had written them a large check a week prior was despicable. As tempting as it is, go somewhere else.

I just completed the IFR6 program this week, and I can't say enough good things about it. From…read morestart to finish, the process was seamless. Laura was very helpful with getting the ball rolling over Thanksgiving weekend. The best part of the process was getting assigned to the chief pilot instructor Zach Dodd. He is a fantastic instructor and very knowledgeable. He went out of his way to show me the finer details during this accelerated course for the instrument rating. Initially, the program seems a bit costly. However, I compared the same number of hours I spent at IFR6 with the hours at my home airport, and I realized it's much more productive to get intensive training day after day. Also, it was nice to know I'd have a check ride at the end of the experience.

I recently completed their "COM 3" class and it was wonderful. Everyone I met here was very chill…read moreand good at instructing.

everyone I met at this flight school was super helpful and upfront. The owners of the school most…read moretransparent and helpful I've met at any flight school to date. Even when things don't go according to plan as things do in aviation they work their hardest to get things back on track. I went through the COM3 program and loved it. check ride got delayed for weather reasons but got it rescheduled within 2 weeks thanks to the great staff at the school working to get me in as quick as possible. can't say enough good things about this school!

Where to start.... Spending almost $400.00 for 1/2 hour ride, my expectations were high. Seeing…read moreCharleston and the beaches from the air was a great experience. The pilot was a BIG disappointment! He had all the charm of day-old mashed potatoes. I was expecting more of a 'tour guide' atmosphere. He was hard to engage and seemed tired and uninterested. I had to point most things out to my friend! Three stars are generous

Having repeat out-of-towners in town, I tried to set up a helicopter tour of the area since they…read moreknow every vendor on Market by now. It was a Sunday morning (March 6th) and a last minute thought, so I called the number instead of using the online booking. The message said they were busy and to use the online booking service on their website. I then placed a request for later that day and waited for a confirmation or rejection. It is good we were not waiting at the helo pad, because I received the rejection of the request over 48 hours later (Wednesday afternoon of March 8th) with an explanation that is was "Past Date" as if I did not have access to a calendar. I am not advocating that every business has to be open for every whim of a customer however, if your site conveys that the business is in operation, then they should definitely act like they are open, even if to say we can't accommodate your request. Credit where it is due: they did not charge my credit card.

Yeah, I don't understand all these negative comments one bit and I'm so glad I went with my gut &…read moregave this school/instructor my own opinion. These bad comments couldn't be further from the truth and I believe there are just some bad/negative students out there who think the world revolves around them. I signed up for a discovery flight, figured if I didn't like something I could look elsewhere. Well the discovery flight was AWESOME!! We flew up the coast to IOP, then back across the harbor/bridge and over downtown on our return. The instructor (Robin) was most professional and informative. My decision was made right there!! I booked a 10hr flight training package and I'm on my way to earning my PPL with the first 3hrs already under my belt. All I can say is I'm stunned that I almost didn't even go just because of these comments, which leads me to question their motive and legitimacy. Sign up for a discovery flight and go see for yourself, you will not be disappointed.

Just went on a tour with Robin. He was very accommodating and flew like a badass. No bullshit…read more Worth every penny and more.

I had an amazing training experience with HIlton Head Flyers and my instructor, Bill. I really…read moreneeded a fast-paced training program and I certainly got that and more. Bill really helped me with my training, and, with his years of experience, not only helped me get my Instrument and Commercial rating, but made me a much better pilot for real work flying experience. This school has some really good CFIs with a lot of experience. You are not just a number to them, they really want you to get your ratings/licenses and become a good pilot. I have been flying and training for a long time and this school, hands down, is the best experience I have encountered. Not only do they train you well, but they introduce and welcome you to the world of aviation in a great way. With bbqs and I really personalized touch, they introduce you to a lot of people and make you feel like a part of the Aviation family. Highly recommend!

From the owner: Flight Training / Flight School. Our aircraft or yours…read more Introductory flights around Hilton Head Island Simulator training for multiple aircraft and weather conditions Advanced Avionics training Bi-Neal flight reviews Instrument proficiency checks

A great place to check with lots of opportunities. Take a flight, learn to fly, invest in flight…read morehours for business or personal travel. A full staff of awesome flight instructors and highly qualified pilots. Full range of planes to fly you anywhere around the US and Bahamas you'd like to go. Ask for Alex, one if the most talented young pilots I've seen. Top notch place!!

Savannah aviation is an amazing flight school and maintenance facility! From the top to the…read morebottom. Savannah aviation in my opinion is the only. Flight school worth going to. Their dedication to qualify flight training is second to none. Thanks for being so wonderful

Exceptional flight school. I've rented/flown out of several flight schools up and down the east…read morecoast and this has been my favorite spot. I have found all the instructors to be extremely competent and professional. Also hardworking and willing to go out of their way and adjust schedules to meet their students needs. The aircraft are well maintained and availability hasn't been an issue. They have onsite maintenance if any issues arise which keep the planes flying and students progressing. The school itself is inside a well maintained facility with a fun lounge. Plenty of space to study before or after flights. They also do charter flights and helicopter rides so there's always lots of activity. The SC weather is also good for training with lots of VFR days and lots of good views of the coast. I'd highly recommend this school to anyone looking to start their career or fly for fun

Amazing!!! I just took my first discovery flight and I've never been so full of adrenaline! I had…read moreno idea something could feel so fun and freeing. My flight teacher was so nice, he let me fly almost the entire time-but he was obviously helping me out. I got to do everything but land. That's the hardest part he said. I've done a lot of crazy and adventurous things in my life but this has to be one of the most memorable. They gave me some financing options when I asked and answered all of my 500 questions and never seemed to mind me driving them nuts with all the questions. I'm just a very detailed person and I like to know all the info. No question, I am getting my license! And I'm doing it there. They have a beautiful new building that takes up an entire city block (no joke), packed with cool flight simulators and stuff and it just feels like a big, fun pilot playhouse-yet professional at the same time. I can't really describe the place other than to say FUN! There were a lot of kids (full time airline pilot cadets in training) that looked to be in their early 20's or maybe late teens buzzing around in the learning labs and hallways that made me feel 20 years younger just by the energy in the place. Everybody was talking about airplanes and helicopters and were kind of working together to help one another learn using all the cool 'toys' the school has. I've never been in a learning environment quite like this. So cool! These guys have totally changed the way school is run. If I could go back in time I would've easily chosen this route instead of wasting 7 years in college and post grad. Seriously rethinking my current career in the legal world now! I can't wait to take my son there next weekend.

the biggest scam I have ever been apart of i can not recommend enough that you choose a different…read moreschool especially if you are interested in the massage therapy program, you will get 900hrs on paper and you will pay for it but you're not really getting 900hrs and the day teacher is terrible has no passion for teaching and the only reason I don't 100% regret going there was because of the classmates I met. SAVE YOUR MONEY it's a scam school

Some people I see benefited from here and some do not. Honestly, save your time and energy and go…read moreto another place. This is a legit scam. The teachers/professors that teach here when they do the infamous tour and happen to be walking about won't even speak like normal college teachers/professors do. Once they figure out how you're paying and the amount you have. All of a sudden it's the full amount of the loan/scholarship you have. I swear it felt like it was all a show when a potential student is being showed around. Just didn't seem like a legit school.