Multi Engine Instrument Rating – Single Pilot (PPL) - Course Overview - Costs & Prerequisites

Sep 25, 2026

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Multi Engine Instrument Rating (MEIR) course information for pilots holding an EASA PPL, delivered in a single-pilot IFR multi-engine environment. The course includes 15 hours of intensive ground briefings, 40 hours of FNPT II simulator training, and 15 hours of flight training in the Tecnam P2006T light twin aircraft. It targets EASA core competencies such as procedures, communication, flight path, workload, problem solving, decision making, and situational awareness, with requirements covering cross-country hours, ME class rating, and completion of IR or ATPL theoretical knowledge before flying.

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About the Course

Costs and Course Length & Limitations

Pre-Requisites

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Registration and Training Breakdown

NFC CPL 100419 Print.pdf 27 10/04/2019 12:33 Multi Engine Instrument Rating – Single Pilot (PPL) C About the Course | M | | --- | | Y | | CM | | MY | | CY | | CMY | | K | Costs Aim Pre-Requisites This MEIR Course is for Pilots that hold an EASA PPL. The course comprises of; 15 hours of intensive ground briefings 40 hours ofFNPT ll Simulator training 15 hours offlight training in the Tecnam P2006T light twin aircraft. The course focuses on the implementation of EASA Core Competencies of; Application of Procedures Communication Flight Path Management Workload Management Problem Solving Decision Making Situational Awareness The aim of the MEIR course is to provide the Pilot with the skills necessary to safely fly a multi-engine aircraft under IFR in a single pilot operating environment. To begin this course you must hold an EASA PPL and have a minimum of 50 hours cross country experience. You must hold a ME class rating. Before the commencement of the flying element of the course you should have completed the IR or ATPL Theoretical Knowledge requirements. You should hold an EASA Class 1 or Class 2 medical. | | | --- | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | National Flight Centre Pilot Academy, Weston Airport Leixlip Dublin W23XHF8 Ireland CALL: +353 (0) 1 628 2930 EMAIL: [operations@nfc.ie](operations@nfc.ie) [VISIT:](VISIT: www.nfc.ie)[ www.nfc.ie](VISIT: www.nfc.ie) [facebook.com/nationalflightcentre](facebook.com/nationalflightcentre)[ ](facebook.com/nationalflightcentre) [twitter.com/nfcops](twitter.com/nfcops) | | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | NFC CPL 100419 Print.pdf 28 10/04/2019 12:33 Multi Engine Instrument Rating,– Single Pilot Start Dates | C | | --- | | M | | Y | | CM | | MY | | CY | | CMY | | K | Course Length & Limitations Costs Each Student commences and progresses through the course at a time and pace that suits them. There is no set period during which the training must be completed. Our standard operating procedures dictate a maximum of 4 hours flying/ simulator training per day and 20 hours in any 6 day period. National Flight Centre Pilot Academy operate a pay as you go policy [i.e. you](i.e. you) pay for each training session after you receive it. Registration – NFC 6 month subscription 15 Hours Flight Training Tecnam P2006T 40 Hours Flight Simulator Training 15 Hours Ground Briefings 2 Hours Hire of Aircraft for Flight Test Total €240 €570 €242 €63 €570 €240 €8,550 €9,680 €945 €1,140 €20,555 Additional charges will be made by the Irish Aviation Authority for the issue of the MEIR. There is a charge tobe paid by the student to the IAA Examiner that conducts the Pilot skills test. Please note that due toATC, weather and other factors outside of NFC control, there can occasionally be delays to start times offlight lessons. NFC operate a cancellation policy for short notice student cancellations. Various Airport charges, landing fees & touch & go fees will apply. | | | --- | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | National Flight Centre Pilot Academy, Weston Airport Leixlip Dublin W23XHF8 Ireland CALL: +353 (0) 1 628 2930 EMAIL: [operations@nfc.ie](operations@nfc.ie) [VISIT:](VISIT: www.nfc.ie)[ www.nfc.ie](VISIT: www.nfc.ie) [facebook.com/nationalflightcentre](facebook.com/nationalflightcentre)[ ](facebook.com/nationalflightcentre) [twitter.com/nfcops](twitter.com/nfcops)

FAQs

Who is eligible for the MEIR course (single pilot, PPL)?

Pilots must hold an EASA PPL, a ME class rating, and at least 50 hours cross-country experience. An EASA Class 1 or Class 2 medical is required, and IR or ATPL theoretical knowledge should be completed before the flying element begins.

What training components and hours are included?

The course comprises 15 hours of intensive ground briefings, 40 hours of FNPT II simulator training, and 15 hours of flight training in the Tecnam P2006T light twin aircraft.

How are costs structured and what limits apply to training progress?

The academy follows a pay-as-you-go approach where students pay for each training session after receiving it. Standard operating procedures allow a maximum of 4 hours of flying/simulator training per day and 20 hours within any 6-day period, with total listed costs adding up to €20,555.

Sep 25, 2026

Uploaded by Eliana