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Delivering Your Destination — From personalized air travel to flight instruction and aircraft sales and management in Lake Charles and all of Southwest Louisiana, Plane Simple simply delivers. Offering charter flights, flight training with Gold Seal instructors, and aircraft sales and management services based at Lake Charles Regional Airport.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $290/hr | $5,100 – $20,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,300 – $29,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Plane Simple is estimated to cost $7,300 – $29,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Plane Simple 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, Plane Simple 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.
Plane Simple's training fleet includes the Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) and Cessna 172P (Skyhawk). 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.
No flight simulators are listed for Plane Simple. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Plane Simple does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.
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