FAA Multi-Engine Rating (ME)

Overview Of the Course

The Multi-Engine Rating (ME) is an add-on to an existing Private or Commercial Pilot Certificate. It authorizes you to act as pilot-in-command of an aircraft with more than one engine.

Flying a multi-engine aircraft allows you to fly faster, carry more payload, and provides the safety redundancy of a second engine. This course focuses on the management of complex systems and the handling of the aircraft during normal and emergency operations.

Ground Training

Theoretical instruction is conducted simultaneously with flight training. Students can choose between group classes or individual one-to-one classes for theory on-site.

Minimum: 10 hours of ground training.

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Required Ground Training Topics

Multi‑engine aerodynamics
Engine-out performance and limitations
VMC and stall recognition/recovery
Normal/emergency procedures
Aircraft systems (prop, fuel, electrical, hydraulic, etc.)
Weight & balance
Performance planning and charts
Federal aviation regulations applicable to multi-engine aircraft

Oral Preparation

Progress quizzes and mock orals build confidence for the AMEL checkride. Your instructors will evaluate systems knowledge and emergency decision‑making throughout the course.

Flight Training

The Flight Training will take place in the multi-engine aircraft, such as the Piper Seminole. This training will be divided into three stages and each stage will be completed with a stage check exam.

Part 141 Requirements

Minimum: 20 hours of flight training
Stage checks included

Part 61 Requirements

Part 61 offers flexibility and is based on proficiency rather than strict hour requirements.

No minimum flight hours required (proficiency based)
Training until endorsement for practical test

Required Flight Training Proficiency Areas

Preflight & postflight procedures
Normal, crosswind, and short-/soft-field takeoffs and landings
Steep turns, slow flight, stalls (power-on, power-off, accelerated)
VMC demonstration
Engine-out operations (takeoff, climb, cruise, approach, and landing)
Single-engine instrument maneuvers and approaches
Emergency operations (including simulated engine failures)
Night operations (if night privileges sought)
Cross-country flight in a multi-engine airplane

Aircraft & Checkride

Train on our multi‑engine, Piper Seminole at our Miami base. The AMEL practical test includes an oral exam and flight with a DPE; successful completion adds AMEL to your certificate. Multi‑engine instrument privileges may be added with additional training and testing.

Entry Requirements

Pilot License

Hold a Private Pilot (PPL) or Commercial Pilot (CPL) Certificate.

Medical

Hold a valid FAA Class 3 Medical certificate (Class 1 or 2 recommended).

Status

Be a US citizen or have TSA approval for flight training.