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Name: Aerotyne Aviation
Address: 6255 Airport Industrial Blvd, Hangar C4, Gonzales, LA, 70737, US
Telephone: 225-614-8445
Location: Louisiana Regional Airport

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October 1, 2026 · Cost & Planning

How much does a Private Pilot license cost near Baton Rouge?

At Aerotyne Aviation in Gonzales, a Private Pilot certificate is estimated at $11,000–$13,000, paid lesson by lesson: $125 an hour for the Piper Cherokee (dry) and $35 an hour for instruction, with no hidden fees. How often you fly is the biggest thing that moves that number.

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