Cost of Multi-Engine time building per hour for pilots
Time-building programs are designed to help pilots build flight hours quickly. This chart shows the price per flight hour for each company listed, as well as the aircraft associated with that rate. These prices are subject to change and many are listed as dry rates (fuel not included) since the cost of fuel can go up unexpectedly.
All of these companies and their contact information can be found at lowtimepilot.com on the company maps.
How much does multi engine time cost per hour?
The average cost of multi-engine flight time in the United States is $360 per hour. This price varies widely from $750 per hour at the high end to $155 at the low end. Companies offer a few ways to reduce the cost per flight hour.
Bundled pricing: Flight schools will offer steep discounts when renters pay for bundles of hours, often ranging anywhere from 10 to 1000 hour bundles, with the price going down as the bundle is larger. Volare and ATA Flight School both offer these hourly bundles, which is why their prices are the lowest available.
Shared flights: Shared flights are where two pilots pay for the same flight hour. This can also we referred to as "safety pilot" operations. A word of caution: some airlines are starting to discount this kind of flight time, which is why they will request specifically how much shared time a pilot has in their logbook vs PIC time.
What is the most common aircraft used in multi-engine time building?
The most common aircraft used for multi-engine time building is the Piper Aztec. Flight schools use the Aztec because of it's relatively stable wing and slow stall speed. This makes it ideal for practicing single engine air work.
The next most common aircraft used in multi-engine time building is the Piper Seminole. This is a very light twin aircraft and ubiquitous at ATP flight schools across the country. It is easy to handle and efficient on fuel. This is part of why is can be rented for lower prices.
What is the lowest price for multi-engine time?
For straight rentals (non-bundled or Shared pricing) the lowest price per hour for multi-engine time is $203 for a Piper Seminole at Rocky Mountain Flight School. Pilots comment that these aircraft are regularly busy and it requires some planning to get on the schedule. However, Rocky Mountain Flight School has the benefit of allowing renter to take the aircraft overnight, which opens up opportunities for interesting flight experiences.
Here are the contact details for Rocky Mountain Flight School to learn more about this rental opportunity:
Rocky Mountain Flight School
11855 Airport Way , Unit C
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 465-4600
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