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About
Aero II Academy is a flight school located at Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport (KSPA) in Spartanburg, SC. Founded in 1988, the school offers flight instruction for Private Pilot Certificate, Commercial Pilot Certificate, Instrument Rating, Flight Reviews, and Instrument Proficiency Checks. Aircraft rentals are also available.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172RG (Cutlass RG) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $105 – $410/hr | $7,200 – $28,700 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $9,400 – $37,600 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Aero II, Inc. is estimated to cost $9,400 – $37,600. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Aero II, Inc. operates under Part 61. Training is self-paced: you and your instructor set the curriculum rather than following a pre-approved syllabus. The FAA minimum for a Private Pilot Certificate under Part 61 is 40 flight hours, though most students need 60 to 70.
No, Aero II, Inc. does not have a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. When you're ready for your checkride, you'll need to book with an independent DPE. Ask the school if they can point you to one nearby.
Aero II, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Cessna 172P (Skyhawk), Cessna 172K (Skyhawk), Cessna 150H, and Cessna 172RG (Cutlass RG). Having multiple types in the fleet keeps your training on track if one plane is down for maintenance. Ask the school about current availability and any additional charges per aircraft.
Yes, Aero II, Inc. has the following flight training device: Redbird TD2. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Aero II, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.