Multi Engine Piston Land

One more engine in your licence ✔️

Overview

MEP(land) training overview

The aim of the MEP(land) initial class rating training course is to provide the sufficient amount of theoretical knowledge instruction and flight training to be able to fly as a pilot-in-command on the particular variant representing MEP(land) aircraft. You will become proficient in the operation of multi-engine single pilot aeroplane ever with one-engine inoperative.

The MEP(land) Class Rating training course consists of three parts:

• 7 hours of General multi-engine groundschool;
• 3 hours of Variant-related ground school
• 6 hours Flight training;

The MEP(land) initial class rating training is followed by the MEP(land) skill test with EASA Class Rating Examiner. The validity of the MEP(land) is 1 year. To revalidate your MEP(and) you need to comply with FCL.740.A(a).

Theory

MEP(land) theoretical knowledge instruction or so-called MEP(land) groundschool is provided before you start the actual flight training. The theoretical knowledge course consists of two modules.  First module deals with general  multi-engine operation and includes 7 hours of instruction in multi-engine aeroplane operations and covers following topics:

• Aviation legislation
• Asymmetric flight
• Principles of flight
• Control in asymmetric flight
• Minimum control and safety speeds
• Performance in asymmetric flight

Additional hours are focused on the variant-related theoretical knowledge instruction such as:

• General description and differences
• Engine
• Aircraft systems
• Flight instruments
• Cockpit, cabin and cargo
• Emergency equipment
• Limitations
• Load and balance
• Emergency procedures
• EFIS (if applicable)

The theoretical knowledge examination is verified in written at the end of the theory course.

Completion

The MEP(Land) training course is completed by the class rating skill test with an EASA examiner in accordance with Appendix 9 to Part FCL. The purpose is to demonstrate the skills required for the safe operation as pilot-in-command of the multi engine piston aircraft. You have to keep in mind, that the skill test has to be passed within a period of 6 months after commencement of the class rating training course and within a period of 6 months preceding the application for the issue of the class rating at your supervising authority.

Once obtained, your MEP(land) class rating will be valid for 12 months and your privileges will be limited to the variant (e.g. DA42) in which you have passed MEP(land) skill test.