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Multi-engine rating training materials: study for the oral and the checkride

The multi-engine rating adds airplane multi-engine privileges to a certificate you already hold, usually a private or commercial certificate. There is no FAA knowledge (written) test for this add-on, so your preparation centers on a thorough oral exam and a flight checkride. That makes the right study material straightforward: you want a guide that drills the oral questions and a ground course that organizes the underlying knowledge. Pilot Mall carries both, from two of the most trusted names in flight training.

The brands you are buying from

ASA (Aviation Supplies and Academics) has published its Oral Exam Guide series for decades, and pilots use them as the standard checkride-prep companion across nearly every rating. Gleim Aviation is equally established in self-study ground training, known for structured online courses that walk you through a syllabus step by step. Between the two you can cover both the question-and-answer drill and the deeper ground knowledge a multi-engine examiner expects.

How to choose your multi-engine study materials

If you already understand multi-engine aerodynamics from prior ground school and simply need to sharpen your oral answers, start with the ASA Oral Exam Guide. It is the fastest way to anticipate what an examiner will ask about VMC, asymmetric thrust, and single-engine emergency procedures. If you are coming to multi-engine knowledge fresh and want a complete, organized path, the Gleim online course builds that foundation lesson by lesson. Many pilots use both: the Gleim course to learn the material and the ASA guide to rehearse the oral in the days before the checkride. Because this rating has no written test, neither tool is a "test prep" book in the knowledge-test sense; both are aimed squarely at the practical exam.

Why buy from Pilot Mall

• Aviation only: we sell pilot training gear and nothing else, so our team knows what each rating actually requires.
• Trusted for 25-plus years: generations of pilots have prepared for checkrides with materials from Pilot Mall.
• Free U.S. shipping over $100: stock up on study materials and qualify with ease.
• Deeper libraries on hand: step up to Professional Pilot and Commercial Pilot materials when you are ready for the next rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you get a multi-engine rating?

You add the multi-engine rating to a certificate you already hold by completing dual flight instruction in a multi-engine airplane, earning an instructor endorsement, and passing a practical test. The practical test is an oral exam plus a flight checkride; there is no separate FAA knowledge test for this add-on.

Is there a written test for the multi-engine rating?

No. The multi-engine add-on rating does not require a separate FAA knowledge (written) test. Your preparation focuses entirely on the practical test, which combines an oral exam and a flight checkride. That is why study materials for this rating center on oral exam guides and ground courses rather than written test prep.

How long does it take to get a multi-engine rating?

Many pilots complete the multi-engine add-on in roughly one to two weeks of focused training, since it builds on certificates they already hold. Your exact timeline depends on prior experience, aircraft and instructor availability, and how well you have studied the oral material before arriving for training.

How hard is the multi-engine checkride?

The checkride is demanding but very passable with good preparation. Examiners focus on engine-out handling, minimum control speed (VMC), and single-engine procedures, so confidence with those topics matters most. A dedicated oral exam guide and a structured ground course help you walk in ready to explain and demonstrate the key maneuvers.

What is VMC and asymmetric thrust in multi-engine flying?

Asymmetric thrust is the yawing force created when one engine fails and the other keeps producing power. VMC, or minimum control speed, is the slowest airspeed at which you can keep directional control with one engine out. Both are core checkride topics, which is why study guides emphasize them heavily.

Do you need a commercial certificate before the multi-engine rating?

No. You can add a multi-engine rating to a private pilot certificate; a commercial certificate is not required first. Many pilots do pursue multi-engine alongside or after their commercial training because it supports professional goals, but the rating itself only requires the certificate you already hold.