The Multi-Engine Rating is an essential step towards advancing your aviation career.  The Mutli-Engine Rating  allows you to Captain an airplane for with two or more engines, and lets face it, when was the last time you saw American Airlines flying a single engine jet?

In this course you will learn about advanced aircraft systems and dive deeper into the theory of flight. You will also learn how to handle the loss of one engine in flight and how to secure your airplane and land on one engine. Its tougher than you think!.

Even if you are not interested in a career in aviation, the Multi-Engine rating is the way to go. The addition of power and speed will give you a rush only comparable to your first solo flight!

Not to mention, its SAFER to have two engines! If you lose an engine on a Cessna 172, all you can do is land in a field. If you lose an engine on a Multi-Engine airplane, you are not forced to land then and there, you still have an engine providing you thrust, so you can fly to the nearest airport as opposed to the nearest corn field.

The aircraft that you will be learning on is a Piper Seminole. This aircraft has two 180 Horse Power engines,  4 seats, retractable landing gear and variable pitch propellers. The aircraft cruises at roughly 160 M.P.H.

The course  Below you will find a breakdown of the  the course.
Here is the breakdown of the Multi-Engine course:

 - Multi Engine Private Pilot Add-on:
8 -10 Hours of  Training on the Piper Seminole.

- Mutli-Engine, Commercial, Instrument Add-on (Requires Commercial Certificate and IFR rating)
 10-12 hours of  Training on the Piper Seminole

- You will be required to pass a one-on-one exam with an Aviation Examiner.

So how much does it cost?

The cost varies from student to student as it depends on how many lessons is required for the student to become prepared for the exam.

The estimate below is based on the average 8 hours.*

Multi-Engine Private Pilot Add-On
Description Hours Cost per hour
Aircraft Rental 8 $215
Flight Instruction 8 $45
Ground Instruction 3
 $45
*Estimated 3-4 hours of ground instruction
Final Exam Fee $450
Total: $2,665

The estimate below is based on the average 10 hours.*
Multi-Engine Commercial, Instrument Add-On
Description Hours Cost per hour
Aircraft Rental 10 $215
Flight Instruction 10 $45
Ground Instruction 3
 $45
*Estimated 3-4 hours of ground instruction
Final Exam Fee $450
Total: $3,050

*Pricing is based on current  W.I.F.A. rental fees as of the creation of this web page, prices are subject to change.  (Last Update was 01/16/10)