To add a multi-engine rating to your Private Pilot’s License, you must receive and log training on the areas of operation found in FAR §61.107(b)(2):

(i) Preflight preparation;
(ii) Preflight procedures;
(iii) Airport and seaplane base operations;
(iv) Takeoffs, landings, and go-arounds;
(v) Performance maneuvers;
(vi) Ground reference maneuvers;
(vii) Navigation;
(viii) Slow flight and stalls;
(ix) Basic instrument maneuvers;
(x) Emergency operations;
(xi) Multiengine operations;
(xii) Night operations, except as provided in §61.110 of this part; and
(xiii) Postflight procedures.

We estimate 10-15 hours to complete this training. Your checkride will be to private pilot standards for added rating, which will be reviewed per the PTS/ACS.

To add a multi-engine rating to your Commercial Pilot’s License, you must receive and log training on the areas of operation found in FAR §61.127(b)(2):

(i) Preflight preparation;
(ii) Preflight procedures;
(iii) Airport and seaplane base operations;
(iv) Takeoffs, landings, and go-arounds;
(v) Performance maneuvers;
(vi) Navigation;
(vii) Slow flight and stalls;
(viii) Emergency operations;
(ix) Multiengine operations;
(x) High-altitude operations; and
(xi) Postflight procedures.

We estimate 10-15 hours to complete this training. Your checkride will be to commercial pilot standards for added rating, which will be reviewed per the PTS/ACS.

For the Multi-Engine Airline Transport Pilot’s License (ATP), you must receive and log training on the areas of operation found in FAR §61.157(e)(2):

(i) Preflight preparation;
(ii) Preflight procedures;
(iii) Takeoff and departure phase;
(iv) In-flight maneuvers;
(v) Instrument procedures;
(vi) Landings and approaches to landings;
(vii) Normal and abnormal procedures;
(viii) Emergency procedures; and
(ix) Postflight procedures.

We estimate 15-20 hours to complete this training, but this varies based on prior experience and instrument currency. Your checkride will be to ATP standards, which will be reviewed per the PTS/ACS. Please visit our webpage for more details on the ATP license.

Cost and hours are based on necessary amount of training for proficiency. If adding a multi-engine rating, 10-15 hours of flight time is typical.

Rates: The Twin Comanche rents for $265/hour wet hobbs; however, if you are a member we offer block discount of 10% for cash or check prepayment at our Reid-Hillview location only. This brings the rental rate for the Twin Comanche to $240.91/hour. Our instructor block rate is $75.45 to $80 per hour depending on the instructor’s qualifications and experience.

Sample estimate with block discount:

• 15 hours in the Twin Comanche: $4,125

• 15 hours of Dual Flight Instruction: $1200 for senior MEI rate

• 10 hours of Ground Instruction: $800 for senior MEI

Total based on 15 hours flight instruction and 10 hours of ground/preflight instruction at block rate = $6,125

• The checkride is generally 1.5 hours flight time plus the examiner’s fee

• To receive block credit, you must be a member, which is $50/month or $350/year, so include this in your total.

Keep in mind each student’s proficiency and prior experience, plus studying beforehand, can minimize or increase the costs. This is a sample estimate only to help you financially plan for an add-on rating. If you are transitioning from Private Pilot to Commercial Pilot, there are additional training requirements (night, cross-countries, etc.) that will increase costs.