Earn your Multi-Engine Add-On at Highlands Aero. Train in our turbo-normalized Beechcraft Travel Air (B95A) at KVJI with expert MEIs and modern avionics. Flexible and accelerated options available.

Multi-Engine Add-On

Expand your capabilities and earn your Multi-Engine Rating — the gateway to advanced training and professional pilot roles. 

Earn Your Multi-Engine Rating

The Multi-Engine Add-On Course at Highlands Aero provides a complete, efficient path for pilots seeking to upgrade their single-engine certificate to include multi-engine privileges. Using our Piper Apache Geronimo (PA-23-180) — heavily modified, long-range twin equipped with IFR 6-Pack, Garmin GTN 650, and dual COM/NAV — you’ll gain hands-on experience with asymmetric operations, multi-engine systems, and advanced performance management.

Whether you’re pursuing your Private or Commercial Multi-Engine Add-On, MEI, or ATP, our training program is structured to prepare you for both the practical test and safe, confident operation in twin-engine aircraft.

Program Highlights

• Aircraft: Piper Apache Geronimo (PA-23-180) – IFR, GTN 650, Geronimo Conversion

• Location: Virginia Highlands Airport (KVJI)

• Training Format: Part 61 – fully customizable to your certificate level

• Includes: Ground instruction, flight training, and FAA checkride prep

Eligibility & Prerequisites

To enroll, you must:

• Hold a Private or Commercial Pilot Certificate (ASEL)

• Hold a Current FAA Medical Certificate or BasicMed

• Have recent flight experience and proficiency in single-engine operations

What You’ll Learn

• Multi-engine aerodynamics and systems

• Normal and emergency procedures

• Engine-out recognition, control, and performance

• Feathering, restarting, and securing procedures

• Engine-out instrument approaches and decision making

• Multi-engine takeoff and landing techniques

Program Duration & Pricing

• Typical Completion: 7–10 flight hours + 5–10 hours of ground instruction

• Aircraft Rate: $250/hr (dry)

• Instruction: $100/hr

• Scheduling: Flexible weekday and weekend sessions

Accelerated Add-On programs available — complete in 4–5 days depending on weather and proficiency.

Why Highlands Aero

• Train in a heavily modified Piper Apache Geronimo with modern avionics

• Scenario-based instruction with real-world asymmetric flight training

• Experienced multi-engine instructors with ATP credentials

• Personalized training pace and syllabus for Private or Commercial applicants

Ready to Begin?

• Start your Multi-Engine journey and unlock new opportunities in advanced ratings and professional flying.