Flight school near Prairieville, LA
Aerotyne Aviation trains Prairieville student pilots a short drive away at Louisiana Regional Airport (KREG) in Gonzales, in Ascension Parish. Every lesson is one-on-one with a Certified Flight Instructor in a Piper Cherokee PA-28-180 with glass avionics, from Private Pilot through Instrument, Commercial and CFI. Start with a $175 Discovery Flight.
- To
- KREG · Louisiana Regional Airport
- Drive
- A short drive south
Prairieville to the field.
A short drive south from Prairieville — the only part of the trip that happens on the ground.
Why Prairieville students train at Aerotyne
Your home field is in your own parish — Louisiana Regional Airport in Gonzales.
Personalized lesson plans at your own pace, or accelerated, with the same instructor every lesson.
Glass-cockpit training in a Piper Cherokee, at $125/hr for the aircraft and $35/hr for instruction.
Prairieville → KREG · Louisiana Regional Airport
Directions from Prairieville →Flight training for Prairieville students
A Private Pilot certificate at Aerotyne is estimated at $11,000–$13,000, paid lesson by lesson at $125/hr for the aircraft (dry) and $35/hr for instruction — how often you fly is the biggest factor.
- 01 Ground SchoolOne-on-one ground instruction for the FAA knowledge tests and the checkride oral, at the same $35/hr as flight instruction.
- 02 Private Pilot LicenseThe Private Pilot certificate lets you fly for personal and recreational purposes — and it is the essential stepping stone to a career in aviation.
- 03 Instrument Rating (IFR)An instrument rating authorizes you to fly under instrument flight rules (IFR) — in clouds and in weather where visibility is limited.
The training area Prairieville students learn over.
Every lesson flies from Louisiana Regional Airport (KREG) over the Gonzales area — a short drive south from Prairieville.
Flight training near Prairieville: common questions
Something else about training from Prairieville? Call 225-614-8445.
How far is Aerotyne Aviation from Prairieville?
A short drive. Aerotyne is at Louisiana Regional Airport (KREG) in Gonzales — Hangar C4, 6255 Airport Industrial Blvd.
Can I train on evenings or weekends?
Weekends, yes — flight operations run 7am–6pm, seven days a week, including Saturday and Sunday.
What is the first step?
Book a $175 Discovery Flight, or call 225-614-8445 to talk it through with Devin first.
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