Earn your Multi-Engine Land (MEL) rating or multi-engine instrument endorsement with CFTAR. Our MEI-rated instructor delivers structured twin-engine training at Marco Island Executive Airport (KMKY).
The Training Aircraft
CFTAR’s multi-engine program is built around FAA Airman Certification Standards. Our MEI-rated instructor covers all required knowledge, maneuvers, and procedures for the Multi-Engine Land rating. Contact us to discuss current aircraft availability and to schedule your training.
What We Cover
CFTAR's multi-engine training follows the FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS) and covers all required knowledge, maneuvers, and procedures for the Multi-Engine Land rating.
Multi-engine aerodynamics, Vmc factors, engine-out performance charts, fuel systems, and the aircraft POH. Thorough ground instruction before you step into the aircraft.
Engine starts, runup, normal takeoffs and landings, go-arounds, and abnormal checklists in both normal and simulated emergency scenarios.
Single-engine operations, engine-out identification, securing procedures, single-engine ILS and approaches, and Vmc demonstrations to proficiency.
Multi-engine IFR procedures, partial panel operations, single-engine approaches, and missed approach procedures under both visual and simulated IFR conditions.
Your Multi-Engine Instructor
Andres Gutiérrez holds a Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) certificate and brings 4,000+ flight hours to every lesson. He specializes in commercial, instrument, and multi-engine training, making him the ideal instructor for pilots building toward airline or charter careers. Andres works with each student to develop both proficiency and genuine understanding of multi-engine aerodynamics and systems.
Schedule with AndresCommon Questions
How many hours does the multi-engine rating take?
The FAA sets no minimum training time for a multi-engine class rating add-on (14 CFR 61.63(c)). You train to proficiency. In practice most pilots take somewhere around 10 to 15 flight hours, depending on your existing certificates and how current you are. Instrument-rated pilots with strong IFR skills often finish on the shorter end.
Do I need an instrument rating before getting my multi-engine rating?
No. Under 14 CFR 61.63(c) you can add a multi-engine class rating to your private or commercial certificate without holding an instrument rating. If you already hold one, your checkride will include the instrument tasks so that your instrument privileges extend to multi-engine aircraft. Most pilots who plan to fly twins in real-world conditions pursue both.
Explore instrument rating training at CFTARWhat aircraft does CFTAR use for multi-engine training?
CFTAR provides multi-engine training in a twin-engine piston aircraft with a qualified MEI instructor. Contact us for current aircraft availability and to discuss scheduling.
What does the multi-engine checkride cover?
The practical test begins with an oral exam covering systems, aerodynamics, performance and emergency procedures, followed by a flight covering normal and abnormal operations, engine-out procedures and a Vmc demonstration. If you hold an instrument rating, the test also includes engine-out work by reference to instruments and a single-engine instrument approach.
Can I fly passengers with a multi-engine rating added to my private certificate?
Yes. A multi-engine rating on your private certificate lets you act as pilot in command of multi-engine airplanes and carry passengers, provided you meet the 90-day passenger-carrying currency requirement in the same category and class (14 CFR 61.57(a)) and hold any required endorsements, since most training twins are complex airplanes under 14 CFR 61.31(e). Note that multi-engine currency is separate from your single-engine currency. Flying for compensation requires a commercial certificate with multi-engine privileges.
How is multi-engine training priced at CFTAR?
Aircraft time and instructor time are billed separately by the hour. Contact us for current rates and we'll give you a realistic estimate based on your background and proficiency.
Marco Island Executive Airport (KMKY)
Multi-engine add-ons can often be completed in as little as 10-15 hours for instrument-rated commercial pilots. Contact CFTAR to discuss your background and schedule a training plan.