Multi-Engine Piston (Land) – MEP(L)
What does MEP(L) training entail?
The redundancy offered by a second engine increases the safety flight but only if the pilot knows how to fly the aircraft with only one operative engine, which is associated with significant thrust asymmetry. Any airline or corporate jet pilot must be trained to handle an engine failure in a two-engine aircraft and be able to land safely.
Ground School
The theoretical course consists of 10 hours of lectures delivered on two consecutive days. During that time you will be familiarized with the complexity of twin-engine aircraft equipment as well as engine failure procedures and asymmetric flight techniques.
Forstudents yet unfamiliar with EFIS (glass-cockpit) aircraft, the lecture will also be an opportunity to be trained on the use, specifics and advantages of modern flight avionics. The ground course is followed by an in-house written exam.
Flight Training
The flight training course for a single-pilot multi-engine class rating is made of 6 hours and includes 2,5 hours of dual flight instruction under normal conditions and 3,5 hours of dual flight instruction in engine failure procedures and asymmetric flight techniques.
Bartolini Air uses the famous Tecnam P2006T aircraft for MEP(L) flight training. The aircraft has appreciable flying characteristics and is now considered the best trainer in its category by the majority of instructors. Our Tecnam aircraft are equipped with the legendary Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite.
Prerequisites
A person applying for a MEP(L) licence must meet the following conditions:
- Hold at least PPL(A) licence
- Hold a Class I medical certificate
- Have at least 70 hours of flight time as pilot-in command (PIC)
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