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.
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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
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OTHER COSTS​
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TC Flight Test ($450 Fee + 1.5h PA34)
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Rating Sign-off Fee
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TOTAL MINIMUM INVESTMENT
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$3,120
$800
$170
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$1,035
$50
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$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
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OTHER COSTS​
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TC Flight Test ($450 Fee + 1.5h PA34)
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License Sign-off Fee
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TOTAL AVERAGE INVESTMENT
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**Based on using the Redbird FMX simulator. Alsim AL200 may be used at $125/hr
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$4,095
$2,240
$340**
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$1,035
$50
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$7,760 + GST