The Phoenix II was designed by Tommy Georges, owner of American Aero. Five prototypes were built in the spring of 1998 and the first Phoenix II was flown to the 1998 Oskosh Fly-In. American Aero will manufacture the Phoenix II and it will soon be available in kit form. The Airplane was designed to be used as a trainer type plane. It will hold two large pilots, have ample power with its 65 horse Rotax 582 engine, and comes in an easy to assemble kit. Future plans include an optional windshield enclosures. Orders will be taken in 2003. Additionally John R. Riffey has joined Tommy Georges in the Phoenix II Production.