What is the Multi Engine Piston – MEP(A) renewal?
MEP(A) renewal is flight training designed in order to renew MEP(A) rating once it is expired
The Multi Engine Piston – MEP(A) renewal is flight training finished by practical examination with an examiner. The renewal procedure of the multi-engine piston aeroplanes MEP(A) class rating has to be done in case, when the class rating MEP(A) is expired.
What are the Multi Engine Piston – MEP(A) renewal requirements?
The Multi Engine Piston – MEP(A) renewal entry requirements are as follows:
- To be at least PPL(A) holder with expired MEP(A)
You need to be a holder of a valid EASA Private Pilot License – PPL(A) or Commercial Pilot License – CPL(A) with expired Multi Engine Piston – MEP(A) qualification. - To be at least Class 2 Medical holder
You need to be physically fit for flying (capable of holding EASA Class 2 Pilot Medical Certificate). - To be proficient in the English language
You need to be proficient in the English language ICAO English Language Proficiency minimum level 4).
What can I do with my Multi Engine Piston – MEP(A) rating?
The Multi Engine Piston – MEP(A) class rating allows you to fly an airplane with more than one engine.
The Multi Engine Piston rating extends the privileges of PPL(A) or CPL(A) to flying airplanes with more than one engine.
Once you complete your Multi Engine Piston training, you will get your MEP(A) qualification added on your EASA Private Pilot License – PPL(A) or EASA Commercial Pilot License – CPL(A).
The Multi Engine Piston rating is valid for 12 months and is renewed with a flight test with a Flight Examiner.
For how long does the Multi Engine Piston – MEP(A) valid?
If you successfully pass all of the EASA MEP flight test items, the class rating for multi-engine piston aeroplanes – MEP(A) will be revalidated for the next 12 months (1 year).
How can I complete my Multi Engine Piston – MEP(A) renewal?
Step 1: complete the practical training (and the theoretical training if required)
Flying Academy will develop an individual flight training program for the student based on the scope of flight training required for the initial issue of the MEP(A) class rating. Flight training is focused on aspects which are appropriate for the student.
- class rating expired less than three months:
No need for renewal flight training. You can proceed with the renewal flight test with EASA flight examiner. - class rating expired more than 3 months but less than one year:
At least two flights are required to be prepared for the renewal flight test. - class rating expired more than one year but less than three years:
At least three flights are required to be prepared for the renewal flight test. - class rating expired for more than three years:
You should complete flight training again in the scope and duration, which is required for the first issue of the EASA MEP(A) class rating.
Step 2: pass a practical flight examination
After successful completion of MEP(A) renewal flight training, the applicant is recommended for the renewal flight test with an flight examiner.
To prove your practical skills, you will need to pass practical flight test with an approved examiner.
You will need to prove your ability to:
- operate the airplane within its limitations,
- complete course specific manoeuvres as smooth and as accurate as possible,
- exercise good judgment and airmanship,
- apply aeronautical knowledge,
- maintain control of the airplane at all times.
How much does the Multi Engine Piston – MEP(A) renewal cost?
The course price starts from 905 EUR. Training fees are covering the following items and services:
- Instructor time for ground school & practical training
- Plane rental, including fuel
- Access to the Learning Management System
- All training manuals
*All training fees are bound to the actual exchange rates of the local currency of the Flying Academy base where the training or a part of the training is provided. Learn more about complete training fees.
How long does it take to complete the Multi Engine Piston – MEP(A) renewal?
The minimum duration of Multi Engine Piston – MEP(A) renewal training is 1 week.
The duration prescribed by flight school required to achieve the required level of the aviation proficiency depends on how long is the EASA multi-engine piston aeroplanes MEP(A) class rating expired.
