MEP(land) class rating

 As an applicant for MEP(land) class rating you have to be a holder of the EASA flight crew license such as PPL(A), CPL(A) or ATPL(A) with respective medical certificate. For the initial issue of multi-engine class rating you have to meet FCL.720.A(a)(1) - completed at least 70 hours as pilot-in-command in aeroplanes (e.g. in single-engine aeroplane)

MEP(land) groundschool is devided into two separate modules of the theoretical knowledge instruction. First module deals with general multi-engine operation and includes 7 hours of instruction in multi-engine aeroplane operations and covers following topics:

• Aviation legislation
• Asymmetric flight
• Principles of flight
• Control in asymmetric flight
• Minimum control and safety speeds
• Performance in asymmetric flight

Additional hours are focused on the variant-related theoretical knowledge instruction such as:

• General description and differences
• Engine
• Aircraft systems
• Flight instruments
• Cockpit, cabin and cargo
• Emergency equipment
• Limitations
• Load and balance
• Emergency procedures
• EFIS (if applicable)

 The MEP(land) flight training takes 6 hours and consists of the sessions required to gain the skills for the safe operation of multi-engine aircraft. During 2 hours and 30 minutes you will master the normal conditions of multi engine aeroplane operations such as traffic patterns and normal maneouvers. Additional 3 hours 30 minutes of will be focused on acing the engine failure procedures and asymmetric flight techniques. You will learn how to manage the engine failure after take-off (EFATO), in-flight engine shutdown (IFESD) and how to land with one engine inoperative (OEI).

At the later stage you we will ace together the non-normal and emergency procedures including the  A/C handling with different systems malfunctions. This will include emergency flight patterns and the engine failure procedures at various position and situation. You will be able to bring the  multi-engine aeroplane safely to the ground even with one-engine inoperative.

 The MEP(land) class rating training is completed by taking the the MEP(land) skill test with EASA Class Rating Examiner. 

The purpose is to demonstrate the skills required for the safe operation as pilot-in-command of the multi engine piston aircraft. You have to keep in mind, that the skill test has to be passed within a period of 6 months after commencement of the class rating training course and within a period of 6 months preceding the application for the issue of the class rating at your supervising authority.

Once obtained, your MEP(land) class rating will be valid for 12 months and your privileges will be limited to the variant (e.g. DA42) in which you have passed MEP(land) skill test. To revalidate your MEP(land) you need to comply with FCL.740.A(a).