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AVIT 325 - Multiengine Systems and Procedures

  • Prerequisite : “C” or higher in AVIT 323 and AVIT 324

This course covers the operations necessary to operate light twin-engine aircraft. Normal and abnormal procedures are included along with a discussion of the systems and aerodynamics normally associated with these aircraft. Regulations for commercial pilots are included. The student must complete the appropriate flight lessons to satisfactorily complete the course. Repeatable one time. May be taken on a CR/N basis.

Contact: 3 hours lecture per week

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of AVIT 325, the student will be able to:

  • Safely operate a multi-engine airplane as a commercial pilot in VFR and IFR conditions
  • Satisfactorily pass the FAA Commercial Pilot - Airplane knowledge test
  • Obtain the Commercial Pilot Certificate, Multi-engine land rating as outlined in the appropriate FAA Practical Test Standards and Federal Aviation Regulations

Additional Information

This AVIT 325 is an aircraft, multi-engine, land (AMEL) qualification course providing academic ground and flight instruction to earn FAA privileges as a pilot of a multi-engine airplane. This course covers the knowledge and experience in VFR and IFR operations necessary to operate light twin-engine aircraft, crew resource management and includes Line Oriented Flight Training (LOFT). Academic instruction will consist of classroom discussions, briefings, and examinations that include subject areas: Aircraft Equipment and Systems, Normal and Emergency Procedures, Aircraft Performance and Aerodynamics, V-Speeds, and Maneuvering with One Engine Inoperative and other pertinent items related to multi-engine operations. The flight component requires students to demonstrate through oral examinations and flight tests that the student has obtained the knowledge and flight proficiency required for a multi-engine rating. This flight phase is based on an individual’s proficiency to satisfactorily demonstrate the required flight maneuvers and aeronautical knowledge; not a set FAA hour requirement. Curriculum requirements for the Commercial Pilot certification course and evaluation tasks are prescribed in Appendix C and D of Part 141 and in the Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards for Airplane, FAA-S-8081-12B located at the FAA website.

Academic ground school and flight instruction is conducted at Hangar 111, Kalaeloa Airport, in Kapolei, Oahu, Hawaii, unless specified at enrollment.

This course covers the operations necessary to operate light twin-engine aircraft. Normal and abnormal procedures are included along with a discussion of the systems and aerodynamics normally associated with these aircraft. Regulations for commercial pilots are included. The student must complete the appropriate flight lessons to satisfactorily complete the course.

This course objectives are to provide the student with the necessary aeronautical knowledge, experience and flight proficiency skills that meet or exceed the minimum performance standards to safely operate an airplane as a commercial pilot with a multi-engine land class rating as required in the current Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards. Student must complete the appropriate flight lessons to satisfactorily complete the course.

To assist students in understanding and preparing to meet the course expectations the list below includes the major objectives. These standards are measured through classroom discussions, briefings, block examinations, final examinations, spontaneous examinations, or other assignments deemed appropriate by the instructors to evaluate the necessary aeronautical knowledge. Each flight lesson has specified objectives, content requirements and completion standards. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • Safely operate a multi-engine airplane as a commercial pilot in VFR and IFR conditions
  • Satisfactorily pass the FAA Commercial Pilot - Airplane knowledge test
  • Obtain the Commercial Pilot Certificate, Multi-engine land rating as outlined in the appropriate FAA Practical Test Standards and Federal Aviation Regulations

To assist students in understanding and preparing to meet the course expectations the lists below include some of the course tasks for both the academic ground school and the flight training. A complete listing of course tasks are available from The FAA Commercial Test Standards, FAA-S-8081-12B, at www.faa.gov, the course syllabus or your instructor.

Academic Ground School - Aeronautical Subjects

  • Demonstrate knowledge of multi-engine aircraft systems to include, but not limited to, engines, propeller, fuel, hydraulic (including landing gear), electrical, environmental, and ice protection systems
  • Exhibit knowledge of the elements related to aircraft performance and limitations through explanation and use of charts, tables and data
  • Demonstrate an understanding of multi-engine aerodynamics, performance and control considerations to include effects and of flying with an inoperative engine
  • Understand Federal Aviation Regulations related to commercial operations, and discuss a Line-Oriented-Flight-Training (LOFT) scenario related to Commercial On-Demand and/or Scheduled Operations
  • Be responsible for appropriate information from all previous courses including instrument training
  • Demonstrates knowledge of high altitude operations including the use of oxygen and pressurization

Flight Training - Performance and Proficiency

  • Responsible for safety issues, collision avoidance and proficiency in aircraft control, performance maneuvers, navigation, emergency procedures and previously evaluated tasks including instrument proficiency
  • Preflight preparation and procedures, engine starting, taxi and runup operations
  • Perform takeoffs and landings both normal and cross wind, maximum performance and go around
  • Maintain aircraft control and performs maneuvers within acceptable airspeed, altitude and heading tolerances
  • Exhibit adequate cockpit management during all phases of flight
  • Recognizes emergencies and maintains positive aircraft control for simulated engine failure during takeoff, lift-off, flight
  • Maneuver aircraft with one engine and conduct an instrument approach
  • Maintains aircraft control during emergency descent, slow flight and stalls

The student's aeronautical knowledge and understanding will be evaluated through classroom discussion, briefings, block examination both written, final examinations, spontaneous examinations and practical tests and other assignments deemed appropriate by the instructors that demonstrates an understanding of the subject areas. A passing grade of 70% on all tests and projects is required.

The student will also demonstrate aeronautical knowledge, experience and flight proficiency skill level through stage checks and end of course flight evaluation that meets or exceeds the minimum performance standards for a Commercial Pilot Certificate with an airplane category and multi-engine land class rating with instrument privileges, as outlined in the current FAA Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards. Galvin will hold the flight examining authority for the Commercial Pilot course.