Multi-Engine Rating - AEROPLANE

Ref. CAR 421.38(3)

This training is designed for the pilot that wants to learn to fly a multi-engine aircraft under VFR conditions. There is no ground school or written exam required. At the conclusion of the training there will be a multi-engine flight test conducted by an approved Transport Canada Pilot Examiner.

HOW LONG WILL THE FLIGHT TRAINING TAKE?

On average, the estimated training time would be:

  • 2 weeks if flying a minimum 5 days per week

WHAT ARE THE AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINING?

  • You must be a minimum of 17 years of age and hold a Private Pilot Licence (PPL) or Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) to be issued a multi-engine rating

HOW MUCH FLYING TIME IS REQUIRED?

  • No minimum level of experience is required for the multi-engine rating. We estimate 8-10 hours in the aircraft and 6 hours in the simulator

WHAT ARE THE AVIATION MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS?

  • Prior to beginning your flight training for the multi-engine rating, you must have a valid Category 1 or 3 aviation medical certificate from a Transport Canada-approved Civil Aviation Medical Examiner (CAME). If you are not planning to fly professionally as a Commercial pilot, a Category 3 medical is all that you need. Below is a list of approved list of medical examiners in the London, Ontario area:

Dr. Chapeskie

  • Office: 519-461-0776
  • Address: Box 130, 21816 Fairview Road (Thorndale)

Dr. Sirek

  • Office: 226-213-6700
  • Address: 701 Oxford Street East (London)

If you are from outside the London area, a list of Civil Aviation Medical Examiners can be found here on the Transport Canada website

DO I NEED TO WRITE AN EXAM?

  • No, there is no exam required for the multi-engine rating

AM I REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A FLIGHT TEST?

  • Yes, a multi-engine flight test with a Transport Canada-approved pilot examiner is required for the multi-engine rating

WHAT PRIVILEGES WILL I HAVE AFTER COMPLETION OF THE TRAINING?

  • A multi-engine rating allows you to fly multi-engine, single pilot non-high-performance aircraft at night, in Visual Flight Rules (VFR) weather conditions. You may not fly for hire or reward.

ARE THERE ANY PREREQUISITES TO TRAINING?

  • Candidate must hold a valid Private Pilot Licence (PPL) and a Category 1 or 3 Aviation Medical