Multi-Engine Piston (MEP) Rating
The Multi-Engine Rating (MEP) extends the privileges of the Private Pilot's Licence or Commercial Pilot's Licence to allow the pilot to fly aircraft with more than one engine. It is of the utmost importance that flight instruction for the MEP rating is accompanied with structured ground school and appropriate preflight briefings. A relatively inexperienced pilot acting as pilot-in-command of a complex multi-engine aircraft must have sound theoretical knowledge, as well as flight skills, to be able to deal with any eventuality. This can only be ensured through careful and thorough instruction, in the ground and in the air. In our experience, there is a temptation in some training organisations to proceed to the emergency section of the course without ensuring that the student has properly understood the differences in control techniques between single-engine and multi-engine aircraft. In MEP training -as with other courses- the phrase "don't run before you can walk" must be heeded to produce polished and safe flying skills.
The MEP course consists of 6 hours of dual flight training and 7 hours of structured groundschool and briefings. An examination consisting of 60 multiple-choice questions must be answered prior to the MEP flight test. This test is designed to ensure that skill and knowledge is appropriate to operate a complex multiengine aircraft in all eventualities. A large portion of the test assesses the ability to respond to abnormal and emergency scenarios.
How much will it cost?
Here are our prices for MEP training. We train in some of the best, and most well maintained aircraft available at the lowest cost in the UK.
The price you will pay for am MEP rating depends on the aircraft you wish to fly. All of our prices include VAT and there are no hidden charges.
Hourly Rates
| Aircraft Type | Price | Landing Fee | Touch & Go Fee |
| Piper PA34-200T Seneca | £350 | £20 | Nil |
| Diamond DA42 Twinstar* | £390 | £20 | Nil |
| Groundschool | £45 | N/A | N/A |
| MEP Test Fee | £250 | N/A | N/A |
*DA42 By arrangement
Instructor Only (Own or grouped aircraft provided separately)
| Aircraft Type | Hourly Rate |
| All MEP Types | £70 |
MEP Packages
Buying
a package is by far the most cost-effective way of funding your training. Our packages include:
- 6 Hours instruction in our well equipped aircraft
- Groundschool for all pre-flight and post flight briefs and de-briefs
- 7 Hours of additional structured groundschool
- First attempt at the MEP written examination
- Skills test fee
- 1 Additional hour for the test
| Aircraft Type | Price* | Landing Fee |
| Piper PA34-200T Seneca | £2,627 | £20.00 |
| Diamond DA42 Twinstar** | £2,893 | £20.00 |
* Excludes landing or touch & go fees.
**DA42 By arrangement
Package payments are non refundable.
A package quotation will be provided upon purchase detailing your terms and conditions.
