Multi-Engine Instrument Rating - Stapleford Flight Centre
Course Information
Entry Requirements:
A Private or Commercial Pilot's Licence issued in accordance with ICAO Annex 1 with a night qualification, to include;
- 70 hours as pilot-in-command
- 50 hours PIC cross-country flight time
- Hold a valid EASA Medical Certificate appropriate to the licence held
- Passed a course of theoretical instruction as set out in the EASA-FCL
- Demonstrated use of English language as set out in the EASA-FCL
Course Description:
Initial training introduces the student to flight in a Piper Seneca and proceeds with general handling until a good proficiency is obtained. This is followed by asymmetric flight during which the student will experience the effects of a single engine failure and learn to safely control the aeroplane under this condition. The student then prepares and rehearses for the Multi Engine Skill Test.
The training comprises:
- 6 hours minimum of dual instruction in the Piper Seneca or the DA42
- 1 hour minimum for the skill test in the Piper Seneca or the DA42
Initial conversion on DA42 is aided with our DA42 BITD (Basic Instrument Training Device) which familiarises students with glass cockpit GARMIN G1000 displays.
The Instrument Rating training is commenced in the ALSIM FNPT2 flight simulator. Initially the student will learn to control the simulator smoothly and accurately by sole reference to the instruments and to accurately track and hold using VOR and NDB radio navigation aids. A high standard of performance is required before moving on to the next exercises.
The student then learns to fly precision and non-precision instrument approaches, and go-around procedures. The go-around procedures will include the practice of the drills associated with engine failure. Finally the student learns how to carry out a standard instrument departure, join the airways system, fly the airways, and make a standard instrument arrival.
The final part of the training takes place in the DA42 and the ALSIM FNPT2 flight simulator. It begins with general handling of the DA42 both in visual flight and by sole reference to the instruments. Complete routes are then flown in the DA42 where the skills learnt in the first part of the course are transferred from simulator to aircraft. The ALSIM FNPT2 flight simulator is used whenever remedial work is required and to also to extend the experience of the pilot e.g. by flight in severe weather conditions, or to more distant airfields.
The final part of the training is a formal pre-test assessment flight, followed by the skill test. This training comprises:
- 30 hours minimum of dual instruction in the ALSIM FNPT2 flight simulator
- 15 hours minimum of dual instruction in the DA42
- 2 hours minimum for the skill tests in the DA42
A further 10 hours training in the simulator is required if a CPL issued in accordance with the ICAO is not held.
Duration:
Training is full-time or part-time, the full-time course lasting between 8 and 12 weeks dependent on weather conditions.
Course prices:
See our Commercial Course Pricelist for all latest course costs.
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