Aero II, Inc.

AERO II ACADEMY is Spartanburg's elite flight academy offering flight instruction, aircraft rental services, and complex endorsements. With experienced instructors dedicated to helping students achieve their flying goals.

PPL from
$55
Fleet
4aircraft
VFR days
~270/yr

Programs & Services

Training

Private Pilot

Private pilot certificate program from zero experience through checkride, including ground school and flight training.

Instrument Rating

IFR training covering precision and non-precision approaches, holds, cross-country flight planning, and partial-panel work.

Endorsements

Complex Aircraft

Endorsement training for aircraft equipped with retractable landing gear, flaps, and a controllable-pitch propeller.

Rental

Aircraft Rental

Rent aircraft for solo flights after completing a checkout with one of our instructors. Wet and dry rates available.

Career Pathway

The path to the airlines — highlighted steps are available here

PPL
IR
CPL
CFI
CFII
ME
MEI
ATP
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Flight Instructor
Instrument Instructor
Multi-Engine
Multi-Engine Instructor
Airline Transport Pilot

Pricing

as of Feb 2026
Cessna 172P
$wet
Cessna 172K
$wet
Cessna 150H
$wet
Cessna 172RG
$205
Red Bird TD2
$55

Hours

07:00 am - 07:00 pm

Fleet

1

172P

172P

1

172K

172K

1

150H

150H

1

172RG

172RG

Team

10 members
TM
Tony Maderspach
Certified Flight Instructor · With over 5400 flight hours and more than 39 years in aviation, brings depth and precision to every training flight. Mission is to develop proficient, knowledgeable
BC
Ben Clasquin
Certified Flight Instructor
AP
Alex Pantuhov
Certified Flight Instructor · Graduate of Michigan State University. Brings calm, supportive teaching style. Fluent in English, Russian
WG
William Garrett Holmes
Certified Flight Instructor
CP
Cody Patterson
Certified Flight Instructor · Recently completed licensing and training with American Flyers. Understands challenges of accelerated flight school programs.
JK
John Keith
Certified Flight Instructor · Began flight training in 2017, earned CFI in 2024, then obtained CFII and MEI. Passionate about aviation and sharing the experience of flying.
TC
Terry Connerton
Certified Flight Instructor · Became a flight instructor because aviation changes lives. Learning to fly taught confidence, discipline, and freedom.
ET
Ethan Travers
Student · Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), Daytona Beach, FL. Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Science
SM
Sue Myalik
General Manager
GM
Gennady Myalik
Owner

FAQ

3 questions

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