Multiengine

December 17, 1935, saw the first flight of the Douglas Sleeper Transport, or DST, which marked the first variant of the DC-3 series. One last major offensive in World War II is worth reflection upon the anniversary of the DC-3’s first flight.

The challenge of getting quality multiengine time is a theme throughout the development of a professional pilot’s career.

Cessna’s predecessor to the Fanjet 500, the Cessna 620, never made it to market, but it proved a point.

The Italian aircraft manufacturer says the modern piston twin will outperform aging rivals in comfort and useful load.

Was it the greatest airplane of its time—or all time?

A multiengine rating is an additional certification pilots obtain on a private, commercial, or airline transport pilot certificate that allows them to fly aircraft with more than one engine. As a multiengine rated pilot, your flying experience will build as you operate more and more high-performance aircraft. You’ll also enjoy the security a twin-engine aircraft […]

“Ratings” differ slightly from licenses, but ultimately both are required pieces of documentation proving you’re eligible to be flying a given aircraft. As the name suggests, multiengine ratings are for pilots looking to fly aircraft with more than one powerplant, and can be earned by both private and commercial pilots.  All major airliners are multiengine […]