GET TO KNOW THE SCHOOL
A closer look.
High Tide Aviation publishes helicopter and airplane training and information about the courses below. Its published options include private pilot, commercial pilot, tailwheel training, instrument instructor training, instrument rating, multiengine training, and flight instructor training. School-wide aircraft information names Cessna 172, Robinson R44, and Beechcraft Bonanza. Programs and aircraft are published across the school website; confirm availability for the Southport location.
- Private pilot and Commercial pilot — published options
- Helicopter training
- Airplane training
Published training options.
The school’s published options are summarized below. Each note explains the training type and what to clarify when comparing the school’s exact course.
Private pilot
A private-pilot training path. Compare the aircraft used, ground-school arrangements and how lessons progress from initial skills to practical-test preparation.
Commercial pilot
A commercial-pilot training option. Ask which aircraft category, prerequisites, experience-building flights and practical-test preparation are included.
Tailwheel training
Training in tailwheel aircraft handling. Confirm the aircraft, entry experience and whether the course includes an endorsement, checkout or additional proficiency work.
Instrument instructor training
Preparation for instrument-instruction responsibilities. Confirm the required existing instructor qualification and whether simulator work is part of the course.
Instrument rating
Training focused on instrument flying, procedures and planning. Compare aircraft and simulator use, scheduling and the preparation expected before flight lessons.
Multiengine training
Training in multiengine aircraft. Confirm whether the course is an initial rating, an add-on or a transition, and which aircraft will be available.
Flight instructor training
Training in teaching, lesson preparation and instructional flying. Ask which instructor qualification is included and how practice teaching is assessed.
Aircraft & training scope
Aircraft categories: Airplane · Helicopter
Published aircraft models: Cessna 172, Robinson R44, Beechcraft Bonanza
Programs and aircraft are published across the school website; confirm availability for the Southport location.
Training framework & verification
Part 141: Matched to the FAA roster dated 2026-10-19. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school. The workbook does not list individual course approvals or establish training quality.
FAA reference: faa.gov. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school.
PART 141 SOURCE CHECK
FAA roster information.
This listing is matched to the supplied FAA Part 141 roster record. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school; the roster does not list course approvals or establish training quality.
High Tide Aviation
Certificate HTTS071MLocation designator HTTS
Address as recorded: 4535 AIRPORT ROAD SE, SOUTHPORT, NC 28461
Use the faa.gov facility dashboard for future cross-reference. The dated record above reflects the FAA workbook used for this directory update. How we check records
TRAINING FIT
Our school review.
The published airplane and helicopter options make this a useful school to compare when choosing between the two training paths. Request a separate syllabus and budget for your chosen category, including any prerequisites for a category change. The published aircraft models make equipment comparisons easier; ask which aircraft is assigned to your course and what backup is available. Confirm the campus before relying on a school-wide program or fleet description.
An AI-assisted editorial assessment of the school’s published information. This is separate from student feedback. We have not attended or inspected this school.
WHAT THE AVAILABLE FEEDBACK TELLS US
Student review evidence.
Southport AOPA 2026 survey evidence: Respondents describe individual learning plans, patient instruction, and scheduling that fits their pace. A commercial helicopter add-on student and several certificate graduates provide relevant course accounts. One respondent identifies becoming the assistant chief instructor after training, making the mix of student and staff perspectives explicit. This voluntary award survey includes staff-affiliated respondents and is hosted on the school's website; its scores are not consumer ratings. Confirm current scheduling, total costs, and course completion expectations with recent students at this location.
What reviewers appreciated
- Respondents describe personalized plans, patient teaching, and flexible pacing. [1]
How to read this evidence
This voluntary award survey includes staff-affiliated respondents and is hosted on the school's website; its scores are not consumer ratings.
Follow up with the school
- Can I speak with recent students who completed this course at this location?
- What are the current booking delays, instructor continuity arrangements, and typical total completion costs?
Read the review sources
- AOPA 2026 Flight Training Experience Report: High Tide Aviation at KSUT Third-party source
This voluntary award survey includes staff-affiliated respondents and is hosted on the school's website; its scores are not consumer ratings.
AI-assisted summary of the cited material. Public comments are individual experiences; the sample may be small, selective, or dated.
How we prepare review summariesMAKE YOUR NEXT CONVERSATION COUNT
Questions for High Tide Aviation.
- Which certificates and ratings are included in my training plan, and what prerequisites apply at each stage?
- Which of these courses and aircraft are actually available at the Southport location?
- What does the written estimate include for aircraft, ground instruction, testing and additional practice?
- How is instructor-course practice teaching scheduled, and which instructor qualifications are covered?
Sources & listing information.
School facts are compiled from the source material below. Imported record identifiers are retained for traceability and are not presented as proof of current certification.
- The Southeast Shores' Leading Pilot Training Center in Southport, St. Simons, and Wilmington | High Tide Aviation
- Private Pilot | High Tide Aviation
- Instrument Rating | High Tide Aviation
- Commercial Pilot | High Tide Aviation
- Flight Instructor | High Tide Aviation
- Multi-Engine Rating | High Tide Aviation
- Advanced Helicopter Training | High Tide Aviation
- Fleet and Rentals | High Tide Aviation
- Source-record reference: checkrides.ioReference retained from the supplied spreadsheet; current content not rechecked for this import.
- faa.gov — Find a FacilityFAA pilot-school facility reference. Part 61 instruction is not a separate FAA school certification.
View source record references
HTTS071M
Part_141_Flight_School_Websites (1).csv; faaverifiedp141.xlsx