Must have 70 hours PIC prior to taking the Skill Test. It is assumed that the candidate will have completed the hours prior to commencing the MEP course

Training

 

Training must be carried out at an Approved FTO and will include:-

• 2.5 hours dual flight instruction

• 3.5 hours dual flight instruction in engine failures and asymmetric operation

• 7 hours theoretical knowledge training

Theoretical Knowledge Examination

Pass a written examination consisting of 50 multiple choice questions covering aspects of multi-engine operations and aircraft type specific limitations. The pass mark is 75%

Skill Test

All ground and flight training including passing the theoretical knowledge examination must be completed before taking the skill test

Conducted by a Flight Examiner (FE) or Class Rating Examiner (CRE)

CAA Form LST SPA (Licensing Skill Test Single-Pilot Aeroplanes) shall be used to record both the training and skill test items

If 2 or more sections are failed the test is failed and the examiner will issue a notification of failure. The candidate cannot exercise the privileges of the MEP Rating until a further Skill Test is passed

A partial pass will be given if one section is failed on the test. The candidate will be required to pass the failed section in the second attempt. Failure of any of this section in the second attempt will result in a failed test

A failed second attempt at the test will result in the candidate having to complete mandatory retraining as advised by the examiner. Logbook evidence of having completed the mandatory retraining duly certified by the CFI will be required prior to another attempt at all the sections of the test

Section 1 Departure

Pre-flight including - documentation, weather brief, mass and balance calculation

Pre-start - external and internal checks

Starting engines - normal & malfunctions

Taxiing

Pre-departure check - including engine run-ups

Take-off - normal and crosswind with Flight Manual flap settings

Climbing (best angle/best rate) - turns onto headings, level off

ATC liaison-compliance, radio procedures, airmanship

 

Section 2 Airwork

Steep turns (360º left and right - 45º AOB)

Full clean stall and standard recovery

Approach to the stall with 10º-30º AOB approach configuration/power

Handling using autopilot/flight director

ATC liaison-compliance, radio procedures, airmanship

 

Section 4 Arrivals and Landing Procedures

Aerodrome arrival procedures

Normal and flapless landing

Go-around from minimum height

ATC liaison-compliance, radio procedures, airmanship

 

Section 5 Abnormal and Emergency Procedures

ATC liaison-compliance, radio procedures, airmanship

 

Section 6 Simulated Asymmetric Flight

Simulated engine failure during take-off (at a safe height)

Asymmetric approach and go-around

Asymmetric approach and full-stop landing

ATC liaison-compliance, radio procedures, airmanship

Validity

12 months

Revalidation

Complete 10 route sectors within the validity period

and

Pass a Proficiency Check with an FE or CRE

or

Pass a Proficiency Check with an FE or CRE including a route sector

Note: A route sector is a take-off, 15 minutes in the cruise and a landing

If the MEP Rating has expired then a Proficiency Check with an FE or CRE is required to renew the MEP Rating

Proficiency Check

Conducted by a Flight Examiner (FE) or Class Rating Examiner (CRE)

CAA Form LPC SPA (Licensing Proficiency Check Single-Pilot Aeroplanes) shall be used to record the Proficiency Check items

If 2 or more sections are failed the test is failed and the examiner will issue a notification of failure. The candidate cannot exercise the privileges of the MEP Rating until a further Proficiency Check is passed

A partial pass will be given if one section is failed on the test. The candidate will be required to pass the failed section in the next attempt

The oral is not considered a section for assessment

Section 1 Departure

Pre-start - external and internal checks

Starting engines - normal & malfunctions

Taxiing

Pre-departure check - including engine run-ups

Take-off - with Flight Manual flap settings

Climbing (best angle/best rate) - turns onto headings, level off

 

Section 2 Airwork

Steep turns (360º left and right - 45º AOB)

Full clean stall and standard recovery

Approach to the stall with 10º-30º AOB approach configuration/power

Handling using autopilot/flight director (may be conducted in Section 3)

 

Section 3A En-Route (VFR)

Flight plan, dead reckoning and map reading

Maintenance of altitude, heading and speed

Orientation, timing and revision of ETAs

Use of radio navigation aids (not mandatory)

Flight management (flight log, routine checks of fuel, systems and icing, etc)

 

Section 4 Arrivals and Landing Procedures

Aerodrome arrival procedures

Normal and flapless landing

Go-around from minimum height

 

Section 6 Simulated Asymmetric Flight

Simulated engine failure during take-off (at a safe height)

Asymmetric approach and go-around

Asymmetric approach and full-stop landing

 

Oral

Theoretical knowledge of type/class