Multi-Engine Add-Ons and Multi-Engine Instructor Courses with both standard and accelerated options available - flown in a pristine Beechcraft Baron B55. Prepare for the demands of real-world Multi-Engine Flying in a real twin, where safety and proficiency have no shortcuts.
A 1965 Beechcraft Baron B55 & a pristine example of a light twin with the systems and performance to make multi-engine training meaningful
Training in a B55 Baron gives you hands-on experience with a powerful, high-performance twin that demands precision, sound judgment, and strong aircraft management skills, Compared to common trainers like the Piper Seminole, the Baron offers a different level of raw performance and complexity that can push you outside your comfort zone and build confidence in a more demanding aircraft better preparing you for the next levels of your flying career. Earn your multi-engine rating in the B55, and walk away with not just a new certificate, but experience that will challenge you, sharpen your skills, and make you a more confident pilot.
Multi-Engine Add-Ons and Multi-Engine Instructor ratings, on a flexible or accelerated pace.
*All multi-engine training is flown in our Beechcraft Baron B55, N3018S*
Add an Airplane Multi-Engine Land (AMEL) rating to the certificate you already hold. Train on a custom schedule at your own pace, until you meet the standard & then take your checkride. Training will cover Multi-Engine Aerodynamics, Advanced Aircraft Systems, Normal & Emergency Procedures, Real World SBT, & any required refresher training.
Pay-as-you-go! No hidden or nonsense fees, no surprises. You pay for the time you fly!
Beechcraft Baron B55
$550/hr
Wet — fuel included
Multi-Engine Instructor
$100/hr
Flight & ground instruction
Combined Dual Rate
$650/hr
Aircraft + instructor
Getting more than just a multi rating? Accelerated Multi-Engine Add-ons and MEI Courses are also offered as a part of select financed ratings packages or Career Pilot Programs. ALL Career Pilot programs include a Multi-Engine Add-On by default. For those looking to finance JUST a Multi-Rating, we also offer a standalone 17hr Multi Engine Program that includes unlimited ground school. See options below or call or text us for additional information!
Multi-Engine flying rewards precision, sound decision making, and commands respect. We utilize Ground school, Flight training, and real world scenario based training in a high performance twin to prepare you for the next level of your flying career!
Before the flying starts, we cover the knowledge areas the FAA ACS requires for your multi-engine rating:
In the Baron, you fly the maneuvers and procedures covered on the multi-engine checkride:
A few things worth knowing as you plan your multi-engine training.
For a Multi-Engine Add-On: at minimum a Private Pilot certificate and a current medical. For the MEI: a current Flight Instructor certificate and a multi-engine rating. An instrument rating is not required for the add-on, but without one your multi-engine privileges will be limited to VFR. Additionally, all Multi-Engine program participants will be required to review the provided study packet prior to their first day of program, and will be expected to take a very brief & basic quiz upon their first day of training / ground school.
The FAA sets no minimum flight hour requirement for a multi-engine add-on - you train until you meet the proficiency standard. Most students can expect to finish their multi-engine add-on in approximately 8-12 Hrs of flight time, although times vary by student and may increase if students opt for additional multi-time building opportunities. Students doing an Accelerated Multi-Engine Add-on can expect to take approximately 5-7 days. For those seeking an MEI rating you are required to obtain 15 Hrs of Multi-Engine PIC time prior to qualifying for the rating, you can expect to fly approximately 17 Hrs (including checkride) in our MEI program with the course taking approximately 1-2 weeks for most pilots. Accelerated MEI Students can expect to complete the program in about 5-8 Days.
Unlike lower-powered multi-engine trainers such as the Piper Seminole, the Beechcraft Baron provides a more realistic multi-engine training experience. Its wider engine spacing and higher performance create more pronounced asymmetric handling and Vmc characteristics, requiring pilots to develop precise rudder control and a thorough understanding of engine-out procedures. While modern trainers such as the DA42 use FADEC and automatic systems like auto-feathering to reduce pilot workload, the Baron puts the pilot in direct control. Managing throttles, propellers, and mixtures teaches students to actively understand and manage the aircraft rather than relying on automation. That being said N3018S is no slouch in the technology or modern conveniences department as she still features a full glass cockpit and safety features like ADSB traffic and weather etc.
The result is a deeper understanding of multi-engine aerodynamics, systems, and aircraft management—building skills that transfer confidently to a wide range of higher-performance aircraft and prepare students for the next level in their flying career.
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