Multi Engine Piston Rating (MEP)

The MEP, more commonly known as the twin rating, allows you to fly any multi engine piston powered aircraft and is available on a Piper Seneca II.

To start your MEP course you must have completed a minimum of 70hours pilot in command. The course trains you to handle the
Aircraft in both normal and asymmetric conditions as well as all
emergency procedures.

You will need to complete:

6 hours of training in a MEP (Land) aircraft of which,

i) 2 hours and 30 minutes dual instruction in normal conditions
ii) 3 hours and 30 minutes dual instruction in engine failure and asymmetric conditions

· 7 hours theoretical knowledge instruction and simple written exam
· A flight test in a MEP (Land) aircraft

You will need to send your application to the CAA for the rating issue (CAA fees apply) and you can then rent our twin for touring.

Night Qualification

The night qualification is simple 5 hour course with no exams or flight tests.

It consists of at least:
· 3 hours dual night training
· 1 hour dual night navigation
· 5 take offs and full stop landings as pilot in command

The qualification is issued by the CAA (Fees apply) but is not a rating and is current on either SEP or MEP. The only restriction on the qualification is in regards to passenger carriage and requires 1 take off and landing within 90 days at night.

You can complete this as part of your PPL subject to certain conditions or start it after, there is no minimum requirement. Night qualifications are available from November through to March.

Cross Channel Check – Outs

If you fancy a trip across the water to France or the Channel Islands and it will be your first time then give the club a call to arrange someone to go along with you.

We can arrange a fellow pilot to fly with you while giving advice on safety whilst flying over water, navigation issues and radio calls.

If you fly with one of our resident pilots then it will only cost you the price of hiring an aircraft, landing fees and perhaps lunch for your fellow crew!!!

Aerobatics

If you’re looking to expand your aviation horizons then why not fly with our aerobatics instructor and explore the third dimension of aircraft control?

You will see the world from a different angle and learn the fine art of loops, rolls, spins and more in our 160 horse powered, fuel injected Slingsby Firefly.

There are no examinations on this course so all you have to do is enjoy the thrill of your aerobatics experience!!!

Instrument Meteorological Condition (IMC)

The IMC rating allows you to fly under IFR in controlled airspace (up to class D). It also enables you to fly instrument approaches down to around 800ft agl (depending on type of approach). The course consists of 15 hours dual instruction, a simple written exam (pass mark 72%) and a flight test.

You will be taught

· General instrument flying (full and limited panel)
· Unusual attitude recoveries
· Holds
· Instrument approaches (ILS, NDB + VOR)
· Radio Navigation

Once you have attained your rating it is valid for 25 months and requires revalidation by flight test.
If you are interested in the IMC rating you should ensure you have:

· 25 hours flying time since PPL issue of which
(i) 10 hours PIC
(ii) 5 hours PIC X-country

Pilots please note, the IMC rating is a national rating and is only valid in the UK territorial airspace.