Black Hills Aero

Black Hills Aero, Inc is a general aviation maintenance and flight instruction facility in Spearfish, SD with over 50 years of experience providing reliable aircraft maintenance services, specialty restoration services, and flight instruction.

Fleet
3aircraft
VFR days
~250/yr

Programs & Services

Training

Private Pilot

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

Commercial Pilot

Commercial certificate training including complex and high-performance aircraft time, maneuvers, and cross-country requirements.

Instrument Rating

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

Ground School

FAA knowledge test preparation covering aerodynamics, weather, navigation, regulations, and aircraft systems.

Endorsements

Tailwheel

Conventional gear endorsement covering ground handling, crosswind technique, and three-point and wheel landings.

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

Fleet

P

PA-28

PA-28

7

7AC

7AC

7

7GCBC

7GCBC

Team

6 members
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Ted Miller
Founder and President · Began aviation career in 1965, soloing at age 16. Received Commercial certificate in 1968. Has logged 10000+ hours flying charters, flight instruction
TB
Tom Broadhurst
Fabric specialist · Joined Black Hills Aero in 1993 and fabricated the fuselage jig. His workmanship has produced Oshkosh Award winning aircraft.
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Butch Oien
Aircraft mechanic · Received A&P rating at Cheyenne Aerotech in 1985. Has been working in the aviation industry for 30 years and is an aircraft owner.
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Derek Steward
Aircraft mechanic · Received Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Black Hills State University and Associate's Degree in Aircraft Maintenance Technology from Lake Area Technical University. Works on general
JD
James Deranleau
Aircraft mechanic · Graduated with Associate's Degree in Aircraft Maintenance Technology and Bachelor's Degree in Aviation specializing in maintenance management. Previously worked on general aviation, multiengine and tu
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James Kahler
Staff · Pursuing private pilot certificate with aid of EAA 806 flight training scholarship. Plans to attend Lake Area Tech for A&P certification.

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