Multi-Engine training FAQs

We are the only multi-engine training provider in the Antelope Valley. By training at Gen. William Fox Airfield (KWJF) in Lancaster, you avoid the heavy congestion and airspace delays of the Los Angeles basin. Plus, our rates are significantly lower—you will save approximately $100 per hour compared to LA area flight schools.

Our Piper Twin Comanche (PA-30) is available at an industry-leading rate of $295/hr (Wet), which includes fuel. Flight instruction is $90/hr. For pilots who already hold the rating and want to build multi-engine time, we offer a Safety Pilot Program at a reduced instruction rate of $60/hr.

Because this is typically an 'add-on' rating to an existing Private or Commercial certificate, it is highly accelerated. Most students who train consistently can complete the entire ground and flight curriculum in 7 to 14 days.

You will train in our Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche. The Twin Comanche is a highly responsive, stable, and efficient twin-engine aircraft. It is the perfect platform for mastering asymmetric thrust, engine-out aerodynamics, and systems management without the excessive fuel costs of larger twins.

Yes. You must hold at least a Private Pilot Certificate and a current FAA Medical Certificate. While an Instrument Rating is not legally required to add a multi-engine rating, we highly recommend having it if you plan to fly the aircraft in IFR conditions or pursue a professional career.

No. The multi-engine training and checkride will satisfy the requirements for operating a complex aircraft (retractable gear, flaps, and controllable-pitch propellers). You will receive these endorsements as part of your multi-engine rating endorsement.

To help pilots build the multi-engine hours required for airline hiring, we offer a Safety Pilot Program. You can split the cost of the aircraft with another rated pilot while one flies under the hood and the other acts as safety pilot, or fly with our instructors at a reduced rate of $60/hr.

Safety is our absolute priority. We perform all simulated engine failures at safe altitudes and strictly adhere to FAA Practical Test Standards (ACS). We use 'zero-thrust' throttle settings to simulate the drag of a feathered propeller without actually shutting down the engine, ensuring a safe and controlled learning environment.

Yes. Earning your initial Commercial Certificate in a multi-engine aircraft (Commercial Multi-Engine Land) is a common path for career-track pilots. This allows you to meet the commercial requirements while simultaneously gaining valuable twin-engine experience.