Lakes Area Aviation
Commercial Multi-Engine training

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Commercial Multi-Engine

Train for commercial multi-engine privileges in Lakes Area Aviation’s Piper Apache.

Timeline

3–4 days

Estimate from

As low as $5,300

Location

Little Falls, MN

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What this rating includes

The actual training plan.

Published course hours, current estimates, prerequisites, and timing, so you can understand the commitment before you inquire.

10 hours Piper Apache rental
10 hours multi-engine instruction
4 hours ground school

Course option

Commercial Multi-Engine Land

Published timeline

3–4 days

Published estimate

As low as $5,300

Cost breakdown

  • Course fee: $500
  • 10 hours Piper Apache rental at $375/hr: $3,750
  • 10 hours multi-engine instruction at $75/hr: $750
  • 4 hours ground school at $75/hr: $300

Before you begin

  • Training is normally scheduled in two-hour blocks
  • The instructor has a 1.6-hour minimum per two-hour block; unused flight time may be used for ground school

How the block runs

Your training, step by step.

  1. 01

    Plan

    Share your certificates, hours, and dates.

  2. 02

    Train

    10 hours Piper Apache rental

  3. 03

    Train

    10 hours multi-engine instruction

  4. 04

    Train

    4 hours ground school

  5. 05

    Checkride

    Practical test with an examiner.

Important cost notes

  • Examiner fees are additional and aircraft rental is subject to tax.

Travel support

Train here without relocating.

Student housing is available for $30 per night. Student cars are available to residents for $20 per day.

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Questions

Before you call.

What do I need before I start?+

Each course option lists its prerequisites under “Before you begin.” Tell us your current certificates and hours and we’ll confirm your starting point.

Where do I stay while training?+

Student housing is available for $30 per night, and student cars are available to residents for $20 per day.

What can change my timeline?+

Proficiency, weather, aircraft availability, and examiner scheduling all affect completion. Published timelines are planning targets.

How do prepay rates work?+

Prepay aircraft rates apply automatically once your account balance is at least $500.

“The instruction is top-quality, delivered by experienced and supportive instructors. The entire staff is warm and welcoming.”
Kevin Bounda
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Multi-Engine Instructor

3–4 days

Figures are planning estimates published by Lakes Area Aviation and may change with proficiency, aircraft availability, weather, and examiner scheduling. Prepay aircraft rates require a balance of at least $500.

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