Pilot training at Bankstown
Multi-engine aeroplane training in Sydney
Move into multi-engine flying with a clear understanding of the aircraft's systems, performance and the decisions that matter when an engine fails.
Discuss multi-engine training
AI illustrationWho this pathway suits
For licensed pilots moving to eligible multi-engine aeroplanes for private flying or professional development. Your existing licence and experience shape the plan; aircraft suitability and training arrangements are confirmed before scheduling.
Inside the course
What you work on
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Normal multi-engine operations
Develop aircraft handling through normal take-offs, approaches and landings, with the systems knowledge and preparation needed for the agreed aircraft.
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Performance and flight planning
Work through systems, limitations and flight planning, including one-engine-inoperative performance and what it means for operational decisions.
03
Asymmetric flight and decisions
Practise asymmetric handling and engine-failure procedures with your instructor, managing workload and recognising the aircraft's performance limits.
What this prepares you for
After meeting the applicable training and flight test requirements, the MEA class rating adds eligible multi-engine aeroplane privileges to an appropriate existing licence. It does not add instrument privileges; multi-engine IFR needs the relevant qualifications, and some aircraft require a type rating or additional training.
How training is planned
A starting point, a practical plan, and regular conversations about your progress.
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Review your licence, experience and reasons for seeking multi-engine training with our team.
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Confirm prerequisites, aircraft suitability and delivery arrangements before agreeing on a course plan.
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Combine systems and performance preparation with instructor-led handling and asymmetric procedure training.
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Review progress and confirm any further preparation and assessment arrangements needed for the intended class-rating pathway.
Costs and next steps
Multi-engine hours, aircraft availability and fees need a specific discussion with our team. The fleet's single-engine rates are not a multi-engine course quote. Confirm aircraft arrangements and training inclusions before committing.
View current rates and packagesMulti-engine and instrument are different steps
Multi-engine training focuses on the aircraft class, handling and associated procedures. Instrument training focuses on IFR skills and procedures. Discuss each pathway separately, including whether either fits your intended flying.
Explore Instrument Rating trainingAn MEA class-rating pathway is not an Instrument Rating or a blanket permission to operate every twin-engine aircraft. Applicable licence, aircraft, rating and operating requirements remain relevant to the flight you intend to undertake.
Your questions, answered
Which aircraft will I train in?
Confirm aircraft suitability and availability with our team before scheduling. This page does not advertise a particular aircraft as currently available for multi-engine training.
Does MEA training include an instrument rating?
No. They are separate training pathways. Ask our team about the skills, scope and preparation relevant to each one.
How many hours should I book?
Hours depend on your experience and the training still needed. We review your starting point and confirm a plan and fees rather than suggest an unsupported fixed allowance.
Let's plan your next step
New to flying? Try the controls with an instructor. Ready for MEA? Talk with us about your starting point.
0430 196 345