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Multi-Engine Rating (MEP)

Accelerated Twin-Engine Add-On

A focused, accelerated add-on rating for pilots ready to command twin-engine aircraft. Master asymmetric thrust emergencies, Vmc demonstrations, and single-engine approach procedures in the Piper PA-44 Seminole — in as little as one to two weeks.

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Target Duration 1-2 Weeks Accelerated Add-On
Total Flight Hours 10+ Hrs Dual Multi-Engine
Assigned Fleet PA-44 Seminole Twin Lycoming O-360
Next Cadet Intake Oct 15, 2026 3 Seats Left
Tuition Support 100% Loan Sallie Mae & GI Bill
01 Mission Objective

Command Twin-Engine Aircraft With Confidence

The Multi-Engine Rating adds a Category/Class rating to an existing Private or Commercial certificate, authorizing you to act as Pilot in Command of multi-engine land aircraft. Thrust Flight Academy’s accelerated MEP add-on drills asymmetric thrust management to airline safety standards in a compressed, focused schedule.

Vmc Demonstrations

Hands-on demonstration of minimum controllable airspeed during simulated engine failure at altitude.

Engine-Out Emergency Procedures

Identify, verify, and feather a failed engine while maintaining aircraft control on takeoff and in cruise.

Asymmetric Thrust Management

Counteract critical engine yaw and maintain coordinated flight during single-engine operations.

Single-Engine Approach & Landing

Execute stabilized single-engine approaches and go-arounds to FAA Commercial ACS tolerances.

02 Candidate Prerequisites Checklist
Current FAA Private or Commercial Pilot License
Current FAA Medical Certificate (Class 1, 2, or 3)
Minimum 100 total flight hours recommended
Complex aircraft familiarity helpful but not required

*Already hold a Commercial Pilot License? This add-on unlocks multi-engine commercial privileges immediately upon completion.

03 Syllabus Breakdown

Focused 2-Phase Add-On Curriculum

A compressed, checkride-focused syllabus built for pilots who already fly — no redundant primary training.

Twin-Engine Systems & Fuel Management. Normal Takeoffs, Landings & Traffic Patterns. Engine-Out Identification Drills (Dead Foot, Dead Engine). Single-Engine Performance Planning.
Vmc Demonstrations at Safe Altitude. Simulated Engine Failures on Takeoff & Cruise. Single-Engine Approach & Landing. FAA Multi-Engine ACS Oral Review & Final Endorsement.
04 Flight Equipment

Train in the Industry-Standard Twin

The Piper PA-44 Seminole is the most widely used multi-engine trainer in professional flight academies nationwide.

Piper PA-44 Seminole MULTI-ENGINE WORKHORSE

Piper PA-44 Seminole

Twin Lycoming O-360-A1H6 engines, Garmin G500 TXi avionics, counter-rotating propellers eliminating critical engine torque bias — no single 'critical engine' to memorize.

Speed 162 kts
Horsepower 2 x 180 HP
Avionics Garmin TXi
Redbird FMX Full-Motion FAA LEVEL 5 FTD

Redbird FMX Full-Motion

Rehearse engine-failure emergencies at realistic altitudes and airspeeds with zero risk before flying them in the actual aircraft.

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05 Aviation Mentorship

Learn Twin-Engine Safety From Career Multi-Engine Pilots

Alexander Vance

Alexander Vance

Chief Flight Instructor

Former B737-800 Fleet Captain, FAA Gold Seal MEI/CFII credentialed.

12,500+ FLIGHT HRS
Dave Chen

Dave Chen

Avionics & Sim Specialist

Master G1000 instructor and former regional jet First Officer with SkyWest.

6,400+ FLIGHT HRS
06 What's Next

Your Pathway After the MEP

Multi-engine time is a direct prerequisite for most regional airline First Officer positions — most cadets pair this rating with their CFI or move straight into airline cadet pipelines.

Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII)
Build Paid Hours
1,500 Hr Pathway
Advanced Jet & CRM Sim
Airline Bridge Program
Turbine Transition
Direct Airline Interview
Regional Carrier Flow
Cadet Placement
07 Clarifications

Frequently Asked Cadet Inquiries

No — the Multi-Engine Rating can be added to a Private Pilot License. Many cadets choose to earn it alongside or immediately after their Commercial Pilot License for career efficiency.
Because you already hold a pilot certificate, MEP training focuses exclusively on twin-engine systems and emergency procedures rather than primary flight skills — most cadets complete it in 10-15 flight hours over 1-2 weeks.
It requires more disciplined checklist and emergency-procedure flying, but its counter-rotating propellers make it more forgiving than older twins with a traditional ‘critical engine.’
The rating itself doesn’t expire, but FAA flight review currency requirements apply just as with any pilot certificate — we recommend at least annual multi-engine proficiency flights.
All-Inclusive Tuition Part 141 Syllabus
$6,900 / accelerated add-on

Or finance from $595/month with 0% down

  • Flight Hours (10 hrs Dual Multi-Engine)$4,200
  • Ground Instruction (8 hrs)$650
  • Redbird FMX Sim (5 hrs)$450
  • Aircraft Rental Surcharge$1,100
  • FAA Checkride Fees$500

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