MULTI-ENGINE RATING
If you are working toward becoming a commercial pilot, the Multi-Engine rating is highly recommended as most commercial operators fly multi-engine aircraft.
📷: Michael King
MULTI RATING REQUIREMENTS
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Student must be at least 17 years of age, hold a PPL or higher, and hold a valid medical.
FLYING REQUIREMENTS
There is no hour requirement set by Transport Canada (TC), however there is a TC flight test that must be passed to obtain this rating. The average student takes approximately 10-15 hours of training to be ready for this flight test.
Please note that the actual time required is dependent on student proficiency and may be higher than the average.
TRAINING COST AND TIMELINE
Minimum Hours Based on Required Training
TRAINING TIME
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8 Hours PA34 Time @ $390/hr
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10 Hours Instructor Time @ $80/hr
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2 Hours Simulator Time @ $85/hr
OTHER COSTS
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TC Flight Test ($450 Fee + 1.5h PA34)
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Rating Sign-off Fee
TOTAL MINIMUM INVESTMENT
$3,120
$800
$170
$1,035
$50
$5,175+ GST
SATC Student Averages
TRAINING TIME
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10.5 Hours PA34 @ $390/hr
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28 Hours Instructor Time @ $80/hr
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4 Hours Simulator Time @ $85/hr
OTHER COSTS
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TC Flight Test ($450 Fee + 1.5h PA34)
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License Sign-off Fee
TOTAL AVERAGE INVESTMENT
**Based on using the Redbird FMX simulator. Alsim AL200 may be used at $125/hr
$4,095
$2,240
$340**
$1,035
$50
$7,760 + GST