Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche
Our multi-engine trainer is the Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche, a light piston twin known for its efficiency and responsive handling. It is used for the multi-engine rating and Multi-Engine Instructor training.
Lycoming piston engines
Landing gear
Light twin design
Used for these programs
Why train in the Twin Comanche
The PA-30 teaches you to manage two engines, retractable landing gear and higher performance, along with the critical skill of handling an engine failure. It is maintained under the same strict inspection program as the rest of the fleet.
- Two Lycoming piston engines
- Retractable landing gear and constant-speed propellers
- Low-wing light twin design
- Engine-out and Vmc training
- Used for the multi-engine rating and MEI
How you will use the PA-30
A focused program that builds confidence with two engines.
Systems
Learn the Twin Comanche systems, performance and limitations.
Normal operations
Takeoffs, landings and maneuvers with two engines.
Engine-out
Practice engine failures and Vmc safely with your instructor.
Checkride
Prepare for your multi-engine practical test.
Maintained to a strict standard
Inspection program
Every aircraft follows a strict inspection and maintenance program.
Preflight discipline
Students learn thorough preflight inspections from day one.
Weather decisions
Every flight starts with a careful weather and risk review.
Safety culture
Safety comes before schedule, on every flight.
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Multi-Engine Rating
Add twin-engine privileges to your certificate.
Multi-Engine Instructor
Instruct in twin-engine aircraft and log multi time.
Cessna 172
High-wing primary trainer used for PPL and Instrument.
The multi-engine rating and Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) training.
No. You can add a multi-engine rating to a Private or Commercial certificate.
Yes. Engine failures are simulated at safe altitudes with structured procedures under instructor supervision.
Fly the Twin Comanche
Request information and an advisor will plan your multi-engine training.
- 10280 10th St, Miami, FL 33172
- Advising in English and Spanish