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Diamond DA42 landing at Falcon Field Airport with Red Mountain in the background

Multiengine Training

CMEL Add-On Rating

Earn your Commercial Multiengine Land rating in the Diamond DA42. Structured syllabus, accelerated timeline, and a checkride scheduled before you arrive.

Duration

~10 Days

Aircraft

Diamond DA42

Prerequisites

Commercial SEL, Instrument

Location

KFFZ — Mesa, AZ

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Program Overview

The CMEL add-on program is designed for pilots who already hold a Commercial Pilot Certificate with a single-engine class rating. You will train exclusively in the Diamond DA42 — the ideal advanced trainer for professional multiengine training.

Our syllabus is standardized. Every student follows the same progression, building multiengine aerodynamics knowledge and systems understanding on the ground before applying it in the aircraft. No wasted flights, no ad-hoc lesson plans.

What You Will Learn

  • Multiengine aerodynamics, Vmc, and single-engine performance
  • DA42 systems — FADEC, fuel, electrical, landing gear, propeller
  • Normal and abnormal multiengine procedures
  • Engine-out approaches, go-arounds, and single-engine ILS
  • Multiengine maneuvers to Commercial ACS standards
  • CRM, flows, and callouts used at the airline level

Your 10-Day Program

Days 1–2

Ground school: multiengine aerodynamics, DA42 systems, Vmc theory, weight and balance, performance planning

Days 3–4

Flight: normal operations, steep turns, stalls, slow flight, area familiarization, engine-out procedures introduction

Days 5–7

Flight: engine-out maneuvers, single-engine approaches, Vmc demonstrations, go-arounds, emergency procedures

Days 8–9

Stage check and checkride prep: mock checkride, oral prep review, weak-area polishing flights

Day 10

Checkride with designated pilot examiner

Prerequisites

  • Commercial Pilot Certificate — Single-Engine Land
  • Instrument Rating
  • Valid FAA Medical (1st or 2nd class recommended)
  • Current flight review or equivalent

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need multiengine time before starting

No. The program starts from zero multiengine time and builds to checkride readiness. Prior multi time may shorten the program.

Can I complete the program if I fly in from out of state

Yes. Most of our CMEL students travel to Mesa specifically for this program. We can recommend nearby accommodations and coordinate your schedule in advance.

Is the checkride fee included

The DPE checkride fee is a separate cost paid directly to the examiner. We schedule the checkride for you before you arrive so there is no wait.

What if I need additional training beyond 10 days

Some students finish sooner, some need a day or two more. You pay only for the flight time and instruction you use. There are no package penalties for going over.

Investment Estimate

Aircraft (12 hrs × $475)$5,700
MEI (12 hrs × $125)$1,500
Ground (7 hrs × $100)$700
Estimated Total~$7,900
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Checkride fee not included. Based on average completion.
Your investment may vary.

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Fill out the form below and we will be in touch within 24 hours with a personalized training plan.

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Phone

(480) 640-4160

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Email

info@goflightstars.com

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Office Hours

Mon–Fri: 7 AM – 6 PM
Sat: 8 AM – 4 PM
Sun: By appt

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Location

4550 E McKellips Rd STE 101, Mesa, AZ 85215
Falcon Field Airport (KFFZ)