Checkrides & Exams
Everything you need to get ready for the multi-engine checkride. Learn what the examiner will ask during the oral exam, which tasks you will fly under the ACS, where applicants most often lose points, and how real pilots prepared for their own practical tests. Combine these guides with your aircraft’s POH and your instructor’s syllabus to walk into the checkride confident.
Multi-Engine Checkride Lessons: A Real Pilot’s Experience
What really happens during a Multi-Engine Checkride? Follow a real pilot’s experience while learning how to prepare for the oral, twin-engine systems, VMC, engine-out procedures, instrument tasks, and the decisions that matter most during the practical test.
What’s on the Multi-Engine Checkride? (ACS, FARs, and What You’re Actually Tested On)
The Multi-Engine Checkride tests far more than the ability to fly a twin-engine airplane. Learn what the FAA ACS requires, what to expect during the oral and flight portions, how VMC and engine failures are evaluated, and which mistakes commonly cause applicants problems.
The EASA ATPL Explained
For pilots who dream of flying modern airliners, the EASA ATPL twin engine pilot pathway represents the highest level of professional pilot training in Europe. Whether the goal is commanding a Boeing 737, Airbus A320, Boeing 787, Airbus A350, or even the world’s largest twin engine aircraft such as the Boeing 777X, the journey ultimately […]
Commercial Multi-Engine Rating: Do You Need It and Why?
For many pilots, earning a commercial multi engine rating represents one of the most important milestones in their aviation career. It is often the point where flying transitions from a personal passion into a professional opportunity. While a private multi-engine rating allows pilots to operate twin engine aircraft, a commercial multi engine rating goes much […]
How to Get a Multi-Engine Rating: Step-by-Step Guide
Adding a multi-engine class rating is one of the most rewarding upgrades a pilot can make. It is also one of the shortest: there is no written test for most applicants and no minimum number of flight hours, only a demonstration of proficiency. This step-by-step guide explains the multi engine rating requirements, what training actually […]
A Guide to Multi Engine Rating Cost & Requirements
For most pilots, the transition from single-engine to multi-engine flying feels like a major step forward. If learning to fly a single-engine aircraft is like riding a bike, then stepping into a multi-engine airplane is closer to driving a high-performance car — faster, more powerful, and requiring a completely different level of awareness. Many pilots […]
PAST and COMBATS: Multi-Engine Rating Memory Items to Know
A crucial part of earning a multi-engine rating is understanding what truly happens when an engine fails. Knowing the theory is not enough — you must understand how performance, control, and aerodynamic forces change instantly when thrust becomes asymmetric. Two core multi engine memory items — P.A.S.T. and C.O.M.B.A.T.S. — are designed to help pilots […]
Multi Engine Rating Requirements Explained
Multi engine rating requirements are a key milestone for pilots who want to move beyond single-engine aircraft and build a professional aviation career. If you’re considering adding a multi-engine rating to your pilot certificate, it’s a smart and strategic step—especially for aspiring airline pilots and career-focused students. To meet multi engine rating requirements, you must […]
