Adverisement
Welcome to the final installment of Multi-Engine Mastery Week. Over the last four days, we’ve broken down V-speeds, mastered the nuances of the Twin Comanche, debated the merits of accelerated training, and looked at the long-term career benefits of multi-engine time building. Today, we bring it all home. The Commercial Multi-Engine Add-On checkride is a […]
Welcome to the first edition of our Weekly FAA Safety Spotlight. At Ace Pilot Academy, we aren’t just here to help you check boxes; we’re here to make sure you’re the most proficient pilot in the sky. Every week, we’re diving into the FAA’s latest safety initiatives to keep your skills sharp and your head […]
Welcome to the wrap-up of our Multi-Engine Mastery Week here at Ace Pilot Academy. Over the last few days, we’ve broken down everything from V-Speeds to the intricacies of the Twin Comanche and the grind of time building. Today, we’re finishing strong by focusing on the finish line: the Commercial Multi-Engine Add-On Checkride. Moving from […]
It’s 2026, and the aviation industry is moving faster than a Citation on a tailwind. If you’re sitting there with a fresh Commercial Multi-Engine certificate and a stack of resumes, you’ve probably noticed something: everyone else has that too. The "hiring surge" we’re seeing right now is real, but it’s also created a bottleneck of […]
The multi-engine add-on is often described by pilots as one of the most enjoyable ratings to earn. It represents a significant step forward in your aviation career, moving you from the world of light singles into the high-performance realm of twin-engine aircraft. However, don't let the "add-on" label fool you. While there is no written […]
Welcome to the final installment of Multi-Engine Mastery Week. We have spent the last few days breaking down V-speeds, mastering specific airframes like the Twin Comanche, and discussing the career benefits of multi-engine time. Now, we arrive at the finish line: the checkride. The Commercial Multi-Engine Add-on is often described as one of the most […]
It’s a wild time to be in the cockpit. If you’ve spent any time at a regional airport or scrolling through pilot forums lately, you know the atmosphere is electric. We are sitting in the middle of one of the most aggressive hiring surges in aviation history. United, Delta, and American are snatching up pilots […]
The Commercial Multi-Engine Add-On is often the shortest training course in a pilot’s career, but it is also one of the most intense. For career-focused aviators, this rating is the gateway to the airlines, cargo operations, and corporate hangars. However, because the training is typically compressed into a few days or weeks, many candidates fall […]
Getting your multi-engine rating is one of the most exciting milestones in a pilot’s career. It’s the moment you move from "light" aviation into the world of high-performance, complex systems, and the true redundancy of a second engine. At Ace Pilot Academy, we love seeing students master the Twin Comanche (PA-30). It’s a responsive, honest […]
The Vmc demonstration is often the most anticipated: and feared: maneuver in multi-engine flight training. It is the maneuver that separates those who simply "fly" twins from those who truly understand the aerodynamics of asymmetrical thrust. In the Airman Certification Standards (ACS), the Vmc demonstration is designed to evaluate your ability to maintain control of […]