What is a Multi-Engine Rating?
The Multi-Engine Rating qualifies you to operate aircraft with more than one engine, a necessary step toward the larger, faster and more capable aircraft used in commercial operations.
Beyond simply handling extra power, the rating teaches the systems knowledge and the asymmetric-flight skills that multi-engine flying demands, especially the handling and decision-making required if an engine fails.
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Flight Training Requirements
The practical training is concentrated and intensive, conducted on a multi-engine training aircraft with a certified instructor.
What this program gives you
Build a career in commercial aviation.
Become a more attractive candidate for airlines, charter operators, and private operators.
Gain the skills a multi-engine rating gives you for handling complex flight scenarios.
Master advanced flying techniques, including engine-failure handling, crosswind landings, and managing high speeds and descent rates.
Examinations & Your Pilot Journey
To obtain your Multi-Engine Rating, you must complete the required examinations. This milestone sits on a structured aviation career path.
Multi-Engine Skill Test
A practical check with a designated examiner covering both normal twin-engine operations and engine-failure handling. No additional written exam.
Your Path Beyond PPL
Your progression follows a structured pathway toward becoming a professional airline pilot.
Who Can Apply
To enrol in the Multi-Engine Rating, you must hold the following prerequisite qualifications.
A valid PPL (Instrument Rating recommended).
A current aviation medical.
Full requirements checklist
Hold a Private Pilot License (PPL) or Commercial Pilot License (CPL).
Complete at least 70 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC) on a single-engine aircraft and at least 6 hours of multi-engine training. If multi-engine training is combined with instrument training, the requirement rises to 15 hours on a multi-engine aircraft.
Pass a practical multi-engine test with a Grade 1 Designated Flight Examiner (DFE).
Submit your application to the SA-CAA and pay the required fees.
The hours you need to log
Meet all the core multi-engine rating requirements.
Complete additional flight hours on a multi-engine aircraft with a focus on instrument procedures.
Pass the practical multi-engine (IFR) flight test with a Grade 1 Designated Flight Examiner (DFE).
Complete all commercial examinations and instrument training before the proficiency test.
Hold a General Radio Telephony License.
What You Can Do With a Multi-Engine Rating
The Multi-Engine Rating qualifies you to operate multi-engine aircraft by day or night.
Fly multi-engine aircraft by day or night
Within your existing instrument privileges
Operated with the required crew; no twin solo
Requires a Commercial Pilot License
Time to Complete
Your training timeline depends on how consistently you train and how quickly you progress.
Training frequency
Student availability
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Training Cost
The cost of obtaining a Private Pilot License depends on your training pace, flight hours, and overall progression.
Your investment is tailored to your training plan.
Every student progresses differently, which means your total investment is influenced by how consistently you train and how efficiently you build your flight hours.
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