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.
| Aircraft Type | Price | Landing Fee |
| Piper PA23-250F Aztec | £335 | £20.80 |
| Diamond DA42 Twinstar | £335 | £20.80 |
Group Member Hourly Rates
You must be a member of Aircraft Grouping Limited in order to qualify for the reduced member rates. A monthly membership fee of £170 is required to qualify for the reduced rates on MEP aircraft. The hourly rate does not include landing fees which are payable on the day of the flight(s).
| Aircraft Type | Price | Landing Fee |
| Piper PA23-250F Aztec | £255 | £20.80 |
| Diamond DA42 Twinstar | £160 | £20.80 |
MEP Packages
Buying
a package is by far the most cost-effective way of funding your training.
| Aircraft Type | Price* |
Price |
| Piper PA23-250F Aztec | £2099 | £2499 |
* Excludes landing fees.
