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Adding multi-engine privileges to a certificate (or testing for an initial) adds a whole set of aerodynamic issues and associated knowledge/risk management concerns. At every level, this FAA course is recommended! 

What is Vmc? (Know This Thoroughly!)



Fly Twins Safer: Single-Engine Survival!

↓ Multi-Engine Webinar↓

Multi-Engine Safety

CFI-NOTAMs for Experience/Endorsements

[And log "Ground Training" IAW 61.125(b)(1-15)]

Commercial Pilot Experience Form (Initial)

Many Things a New Multi Engine Pilots Must Know!

  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Vmc and multiengine aerodynamics.
    Vmc is a "condition" (not really a fixed speed) and is the central  focus on any multi-engine flight evaluation. Know all the factors that affect Vmc and how they change with varying conditions. 
  • Control vs performance considerations when handling an in-flight engine failure (the drill) 
  • Risk mitigation through thorough preflight planning and mandatory  briefings
  • Purpose and use of Vyse/Vmc speeds for assuring safety and control/performance.
  • What is "Va" and how does it correlate with "stall speed?" How do *all* V speeds vary with weight?
  • Describe how the govener works and purpose of "feathering."
  • What level of redundancy does your twin have (system knowledge)? Two alternators, vacuum pumps, etc?
  • This test requires a short field TO/L; is this safe? How can we mitigate risk on a short field in a twin?
  • How is a single-engine approach different? Is a go-around a viable option?
  • Zero fuel weight; What are the load limitations of your aircraft (G force) and where are we in CG envelope; explain!
  • Airworthiness at the commercial level is more in depth; demonstrate understanding of STCs, Type Certificate Data Sheets, and 337 forms.
  • You will be asked about Minimum Equipment Lists too....dig deep! STCs 337 forms

    MEI Required Items



    This course is recommended for multi-engine tests at every level: Multi-Engine Safety Review.

Gold Seal "Know It All"

AOPA Aerodynamics Course

"Essential Aerodynamics"

AOPA Aerodynamics Course

  • IACRA complete and FTN available (bring your IACRA Login/PW so you can "sign")!
  • Government ID (current with picture and expiration date)? Address should match.
  • Current flight review?   
  • Medical or Basic Med?
  • Knowledge test report (deficiencies reviewed/endorsed per 61.39)?
  • Examiner's Fee? (ask $$ and method before the test)
  • CFR (Regs) and Knowledge sources (your books)?
  • Pilot tools (calculators, iPad charged and/or current charts)?
  • All required hours experience logged/tabbed?
  • X-C carefully planned with nav. log prepared?
  • ALL 91.103 PREPARATION!!
  • (T/O L Performance W&B, fuel, WX, Alts)
  • Risk management plan (P-A-V-E and I-M-S-A-F-E) written out?
  • A-E Airspace: Know FAA mins. and *YOUR* mins (safety margin)
  • Be familiar with maint. docs (logbooks) to verify airplane's airworthiness?

    • Flight portion (more soon) 

    Your best overview for the flight portion of any flight evaluation is to be meticulous and methodical (the conservative response rule). As a Commercial-level pilot, be a PRO, responsible for passengers.    Use your checklist for every operation and if you are not sure about anything ASK. This is not a time to be a hero or try to impress your examiner by cutting corners or being fast. Discussing "checklist philosophy" ("do list" vs "checklist") is important.

    In flight remember that limitations mostly 10 degrees/100 feet) are like the lines on a highway. Going over the line is undesirable but not necessarily an immediate failure (the examiner will clearly state if/when you failed). "Failure to promptly correct" is what the ACS defines as failure. Demonstrate to the DPE you are aware of any deviations and fixing them promptly (remember "perfection is not the standard"). If you are "consistently exceeding standards" you will probably be disapproved ("more training!") Exceeding any aircraft limitation (flap speed is common) is an immediate failure so give yourself a margine on these. Know all your performance speeds and the bold faced checklist items (immediate action items) should be memorized.

    Recommended YouTube: Know Your ACS! 


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