Discovery Flight
Take the controls on your first lesson and see if flying is for you.
intro lesson
Let your dreams take flight.
S&S Aviation
Part 61 flight training at Fairfield County Airport — 30 minutes north of Columbia, with the open, uncongested airspace that gets you to solo faster.
- Part 61
- FAA flight school
- KFDW
- Uncongested airfield
- 30 min
- North of Columbia
FAA Part 61Partner: Airborne Avionics (Part 145)Army Credentialing AssistanceAir Force COOL
What we offer
Programs & services
Private Pilot
Your first certificate — solo, cross-country, and checkride, on your schedule.
Part 61
Instrument & Commercial
Fly in the clouds and turn flying into a career.
career track
Flight Instructor (CFI)
Earn your CFI and start logging dual given.
pro track
The flightline
Our fleet
Cessna 172 Skyhawk
The most-trusted trainer in the world.
Piper Cherokee
Stable, forgiving, and economical.
Meet the team
Instructors & staff
Experienced CFIs
Flight & ground instruction
Our staff of experienced instructors gets you to your certificate safely and on schedule.
Maintenance on the field
We partner with Airborne Avionics, a Part 145 certified repair station, to keep our fleet airworthy and support general aviation across the South Carolina Midlands.
Good to know
Frequently asked
Do I need any experience to start?
None at all. A discovery flight is the perfect first step — you fly the airplane with an instructor beside you.
Are you eligible for military benefits?
Yes — we are a proud vendor for the Army Credentialing Assistance Program and Air Force COOL.
Why train at Winnsboro?
Fairfield County Airport gives you the perfect location for flight training without the limitations and delays of busy airspace.
Get in touch
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