Multi Engined Rating MEP

Commercial Pilot Training

The pre-entry requirement for the training of a Multi-Engine Piston Rating is that the candidate must have a minimum of 70 hours pilot in command (PIC). The course is usually completed within 1 week which comprises of 6 hours flight time, 7 hours ground school, a flight test of less than 1 hour and a ground examination. During the course, the student will be taught to operate the aircraft with both engines working and with one engine inoperative.

 The Flight Centre offers training for the multi-engine rating in a DA42 Twinstar or PA44 Seminole. The Twinstar aircraft is equipped to airline standards with the latest technology glass cockpit Garmin G1000. The PA44 Seminole boasts a GNS530, Nav/Com, RMI & HSI a two axis autopilot.

 The pre-entry requirments for the MEP Rating: 

  • An applicant for a CPL(A) shall be medically fit in accordance with JAR-FCL 3 and hold a current JAR medical certificate.
  • A minimum of 70 hours as PIC of aeroplanes must have been completed prior to application for a JAR MEP rating. In addition The Flight Centre require the applicant to be current as PIC in single engine aircraft prior to commencing the course