Multi-Engine Add-On

Multi-engine student after passing his checkride.

For all candidates, even those that already hold a pilot certificate, the multi-engine aircraft is the first exposure to performing their duties in a complex aircraft. Complex aircraft implies the aircraft has retractable landing gear, flaps, and a controllable pitch propeller. These systems can present new procedural challenges and understanding of new systems to a candidate, in addition to new concepts such as multi-engine aerodynamics, rules governing certification of multi-engine aircraft, and unique engine failure scenarios, including shutting an engine down in flight.

Eligibility

If you’ve already obtained a private pilot certificate, the multi-engine rating becomes what is known as an “add-on” rating. Since the candidate has already accomplished many of the tasks required for a pilot certificate and fulfilled the aeronautical experience requirements, earning the rating becomes a matter of learning the differences, understanding a new airplane, and proving proficiency to a pilot examiner. In an accelerated program, this can be completed in as few as a couple of weeks.

Required for a multi-engine rating:

  • Earn the required endorsements from an authorized instructor

  • Take and pass a Checkride with a pilot examiner to act as PIC of a multi-engine aircraft

Syllabus

10 Hours of Flight Time

The flight portion consists of normal and emergency multi-engine aircraft operations and maneuvers. You will cover all areas of your exam as well as achieve proficiency in piloting an aircraft with two engines.

5 Hours on The Ground

The ground information covers specifics including aircraft systems, principles of flight (normal and single-engine), aerodynamics, and weight & balance. Multi-engine rating does not require a written exam which makes the ground lessons more concise for your Checkride exam.

5 Hours of Online Videos

Like all classes, there is some homework to reinforce your learning and help teach you fundamental concepts that are critical to becoming a successful pilot. We partner with Sporty’s to integrate the Online Training For our Private Pilot students.

The multi engine add on course is straight forward. You will learn to do single engine approaches, steep turns, VMC demo, stalls, and multi engine out procedures.

This course usually is completed in about 15-20 hours. Call for questions.