MEI Course Description

Course Prerequisites

The following prerequisites apply to a student getting an MEI add-on rating:

• Must already possess an Instructor Certificate, either CFI or II (Having the Instrument Instructor is ideal so you will be ready to make use of your MEI)
• Must possess a Commercial Multi-Engine Rating (AMEL)
• Must have a current FAA Medical Certificate (or Basic Med)
• Must provide a photo of the above items, along with photo of Birth Certificate and/or Passport verifying US Nationality (We do not work with foreign students thru the TSA at this time)

Course Includes

The MEI add-on rating is a highly regarded Instructor rating, especially for those seeking employment in the 121 and 135 world. It’s a demonstration of your ability to not only fly multi-engine aircraft, but teach people to do it as well. Our course for MEI is a 3-Day program, providing 8-9 hours of flight time. For those that are short of the required multi PIC time, these hours may not be enough to exceed the minimum 15 hours of PIC (We want this minimum PIC time met by end of flying day Sunday, so that when you are completing your IACRA on Sunday evening, you exceed the 15 hours). If you are close, we can add some flying Saturday and/or Sunday at $600/hour. If you need additional flight days to reach your minimum 15 hours PIC, contact me and we’ll tailor something specific to your needs.

Course Objectives

Many, but not all, of the course objectives are:

• Mastering Complex (and High Performance) Aircraft Systems from the Right Seat
• Continue Developing Instructor Skills demonstrating proficiency in Multi Instruction from the Right Seat
• Demonstrate the ability to teach students multi-engine flying, especially emergency procedures
• Learn how to handle dangerous mistakes student make learning to fly Twin Aircraft
• Developing stronger Pilot-In-Command skills
• Prepare you for the MEI Add-on Checkride

We have great study materials, and a course that’s been used for years now and has proven itself to be successful for first-attempt checkride passes of nearly 100%!

Approximate Ground & Flight Hours

3-Day Course

The 3-day course will give you approximately 4 hours of ground instruction and approximately 8-9 hours of total flight time, which includes your checkride flight with the DPE. The 3-day course is ideal for someone with 6+ hours of Multi PIC prior to the start of the course.

For those who do not have any multi PIC time since their Commercial Multi Add-on, contact me directly to tailor a course specific to your needs. Our objective will be determining how to get you the required Multi PIC time for this checkride.

Course Timeline

The 3-day course is Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, with your checkride Monday afternoon.

Endorsements

The following endorsements will be given (provided student demonstrates the required skills):

• FAR 61.183(g) – Flight Instructor Ground and Flight Proficiency/Practical Test
• FAR 61.39 (a)(6)(i)&(ii) – Prerequisites for Practical Test
• There is also the possibility of a High-Performance and/or Complex endorsement depending on prior experience

Course Costs

The MEI Add-on Rating course costs $6,500, and discounts or fees apply depending on the method of payment that’s a best fit for you. See the breakdown below:

Payment Method	3-Day/8-9 Hour Course
Standard Price (ACH/Online Check)	$6,500
Credit/Debit Card (Std price plus 3%)	$6,750
Cash (Std price less 3%)	$6,300

NOTE: The payment method you select will need to be determined the week prior to the start of your training. All students, regardless of payment method, must pay a deposit (Credit/Debit/or ACH) prior to being scheduled on our calendar. Our FAQ’s page answers the common questions about payment, rescheduling, cancellation, etc. You will also have a separate DPE fee (currently $900) due to the examiner at the time of your checkride (they prefer cash)

Course Scheduling

To schedule your training, simply call or text us (843-957-9700) about being added to the calendar. To be placed on calendar, we will need you to provide us your telephone and email address, as well as a photographs of the following items:

• Current Driver’s License
• Pilot Certificate (Front & Back)
• Medical Certificate (or Basic Med)
• Birth Certificate and/or Passport (TSA required documentation verifying Citizenship)

Upon receipt of those items, and payment of your security deposit, you will be added to our calendar and given access to the appropriate Course Training Portal for your study materials.

Our Aircraft

Click below to see the 2 Cessna 310L’s we use in our flight training. There you will find photographs of the plane, the Aircraft’s POH, and the aircraft’s most current Weight & Balance for performance calculations.