This allows a pilot to fly most twin-engine piston aircraft, with a maximum takeoff weight of 5.7 tonnes (12,500 lbs).
The advantages of a twin aircraft are typically higher speeds, higher cruising altitudes, more passenger capability, greater range, and increased safety, in the event of an engine failure.
Requirement:
Student must have at least 70 hours prior flying experience as Pilot In Command (on SE aircraft)!
Training - Theory:
- Ground training 7 hours
- Flight training - minimum of 6 hours, of which 3.5 are asymmetric training
Tests:
- Written test, covering general multi-engine knowledge, and specific aircraft type knowledge
- Flight test
For syllabus, see CAA-Website!
Costs:
- ME - theorie - 7 hours
- ME Flight-Trainig on the Piper Seneca II - 6 hours
including the instructor
Check ride fee: 200.-€
Aditional training if required:
Seneca 335.-€/h
Instructor - 55,- Euro / h
Ground Training - 35,- Euro / h
Landing fees will be charged seperately - as required