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Multi-Engine
Rating

Our Multi-Engine Rating course is designed to provide you with the skills and experience necessary to safely and confidently operate multi-engine aircraft.

What is a Multi-Engine Rating?

Earning a Multi Engine Rating is a big deal in your aviation career! It opens up a whole new world of aircraft and job opportunities. You’ll get to fly multi-engine planes, which is a huge honor and shows off your awesome piloting skills. Plus, it makes you a more valuable asset to any airline.

For aspiring airline pilots, this rating is a must-have. Airlines want pilots who know how to fly multi-engine planes because they’re experts at handling tricky aircraft and are great at flying fast, fancy planes with instruments.

How to Get

Multi-Engine Rating

As aviation enthusiasts ourselves, we understand the thrill of soaring through the skies and the desire to enhance your flying skills. That's why we offer one of Chicagoland's only Multi-Engine Accelerated courses, providing you with the expertise and certification you need to become a multi-engine pilot.

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Our Multi-Engine Rating Training Program is specifically designed to elevate your flying abilities and open new opportunities in the aviation industry. With our experienced instructors and state-of-the-art aircraft, we guarantee a comprehensive training experience that will exceed your expectations.

Obtaining your Multi Engine Rating is an exciting step in your aviation journey, expanding your horizons and opening up new possibilities.

To embark on this endeavor, you'll need to meet specific eligibility criteria, typically including holding a Private Pilot Certificate and a valid medical certificate. These prerequisites lay the foundation for your multi-engine training adventure, ensuring that you have the fundamental skills and medical clearance required.

The process of earning your Multi Engine Rating involves both ground school and flight training. During ground school sessions, you'll study multi-engine aircraft operations, systems, and procedures.

About The Aircraft

  • Piper Twin Comanche - PA-30.

    The Piper Twin Comanche is a popular choice for multi-engine training. This aircraft is known for its reliability, performance, and ease of operation, making it an ideal platform for your multi-engine training.

  • Twin 160hp Lycoming 0-320 engines.

    The Twin Comanche is powered by two 160hp Lycoming 0-320 engines, providing you with the power and performance needed to master multi-engine flight.

  • Upgraded Avionics.

    Dual Garmin G5 - EFI, Avidyne IFD 440 FMS/GPS/NAV/COM, WAAS, Traffic, METAR & TAF Weather, NEXRAD radar, ADS-B In/Out, PS Engineering Auto Panel capable of cell phone/music, L3 Avionics NGT-9000 Xpndr

  • 4 total seats installed.

    The Twin Comanche is equipped with 4 total seats, providing ample space for you and your instructor to comfortably complete your multi-engine training.

  • Manufactured in 1966.

    Our Twin Comanche was manufactured in 1966, with pristine logbooks and maintenance history providing you with a reliable and well-maintained aircraft for your multi-engine training.

Elite is proud to offer an accelerated multi-engine flight training course! In just three full days, you can add a multi-engine rating to your private or commercial pilot license.

These lessons are designed to equip you with the understanding needed to safely and efficiently operate these advanced aircraft. In the air, you'll log a series of flight hours, typically ranging from 10 to 15 hours, where you'll develop hands on experience in multi-engine flight.

This practical training is essential to build your proficiency and fulfill the experience requirements. Successful completion of these evaluations culminates in the issuance of your Multi Engine Rating certification.

Multi-engine training is a rewarding experience, offering you the opportunity to master advanced aircraft and enhance your piloting skills.

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