Multi-Engine Rating

A multi-Engine Land additional rating allows pilot to operate as pilot-in-command of an aircraft with more than one engine.
 
Multi-Engine rated pilot will experience the remarkable improvement in aircraft performance capability along with an increase in speed, power, and rate of climb.
Managing the complexity and workload of a multi-engine aircraft is both exhilarating and rewarding.
 
The multi-engine land rating is an “add-on” to an existing single-engine land private, commercial, or ATP certificate. For this rating, both VFR and IFR operations will be emphasized. There are no minimum time requirements for the multi-engine land rating; however, you will need an instructor endorsement for flight and ground training prior to taking the check ride. There is no written exam, only an oral exam and practical check ride are required.
 
While a multi-engine rating can be added to a private pilot certificate, in most cases it makes more sense to wait until a pilot has a commercial pilot certificate and instrument rating as this will save the pilot a large amount of money in the end.

Prerequisites

  •  Must have a current FAA medical certificate
  • Must have a single engine airplane (Private or Commercial) certificate
  • Instrument rating (VFR only training is also available)
  • Must be current instrument (FAR 61.57), have a flight review (FAR 61.56) and proficient.           (Additional hours may be required if pilot is not current or proficient)

How long is the course?

The time duration of obtaining a multi-engine additional rating depends on the student schedule and proficiency. Recent flight experience and studying the course material prior to starting the course along with being prepared for each flight lesson will ensure that the multi-engine rating is achieved at a lower cost and within the minimal time frame. Most students can complete the course in as little as 3 days; however, training may be delayed by different factors such as weather, maintenance, or other unforeseen events that may prohibit conducting flight training.
This course is not a guaranteed, or accelerated course but we will do our best to ensure that you complete the training and check ride in a minimal amount of time.

Multi-Engine Rating Course and Hours

​Bay Land Aviation uses the Complete Multi-Engine Pilot Syllabus from ASA. This can be obtained online for free through ASA website. Some of the FAA requirements are as follows:
  • Preflight Preparation
  • Preflight Procedures
  • Airport Operation
  • Takeoffs, Landings, and go-arounds
  • Performance maneuvers
  • Slow flight and stalls
  • Emergency operations
  • Multi-engine Operations
  • High-altitude operations
  • Post flight Procedures
While there are no specific hour requirements for adding the multi-engine rating to a certificate, most pilots will require about 10 hours of flight training to reach the proficiency required to pass the practical test.
As with all flight training, preparing for the multi-engine rating requires both ground and flight training. The ground information covers specifics including aircraft systems, principles of flight (normal and single engine), aerodynamics, aircraft performance charts and tables, and weight & balance. The flight portion consists of normal and emergency multi-engine aircraft operations and maneuvers.

How Much Does It Cost?

Assuming you meet the minimum requirements, Bay Land Aviation's approximate cost is $6,278 for the following:
  1. Up to 10 hours of dual flight training in a Piper Seneca I
  2. Aircraft rental for check ride
  3. Up to 7 hours of ground training
  4. Electronic copies of the flight training books and materials (paper copies for additional cost)
*Not included:
  • Faa Examiner fee for check ride. (cash or credit card only and payable to the examiner directly)
  • Additional dual or ground time in addition to the 10 hours of flight or 7 hours of ground training.
  • Retest fees required in the event of a disapproval or discontinuance.
  • Lodging or meal accommodations (please contact us for information on lodging)
Additional flight training may be purchased for $510/hour or block time of 5 hours or 10 hours also available.
(Prices subject to change without notice)