Multi-Engine Time Building Florida
Build valuable multi-engine PIC time in our Beechcraft Duchess at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. Stand out in airline applications with real twin-engine experience.
Multi-Engine Time Building at My Flight Time
Multi-engine time is one of the most valuable currencies in aviation hiring. Airlines, corporate flight departments, and charter companies all prioritize candidates with significant multi-engine experience. At My Flight Time, you can build multi-engine hours in our Beechcraft Duchess at competitive rates from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport.
The Beechcraft Duchess BE-76 is a light twin-engine aircraft with counter-rotating propellers, retractable gear, and constant-speed propellers. It provides a genuine multi-engine flying experience that directly translates to the type of aircraft you will fly in professional operations.
Multi-engine time building is available 7 days a week with up to 12 hours of flying per day. Our in-house 24/7 maintenance team ensures the Duchess fleet is always available and ready to fly.
Why Build Multi-Engine Time?
While the FAA requires 1,500 total hours for an ATP certificate, airlines increasingly look for candidates with meaningful multi-engine time on their resume. Pilots with 100+ hours of multi-engine time are significantly more competitive in airline applications compared to candidates with minimal twin-engine experience.
Multi-engine time building also strengthens your skills as a pilot. Managing two engines, monitoring multiple systems, and handling asymmetric thrust scenarios makes you a more capable and confident aviator — skills that directly transfer to airline operations.
Rates and Availability
Multi-engine time building rates in the Beechcraft Duchess are competitive for the Fort Lauderdale area. Contact us for current pricing and availability.
Both solo and shared multi-engine time building options are available. Shared multi-engine time building follows the same PIC logging rules as single-engine shared time building — both pilots can log PIC time under simulated instrument conditions.
Our training center at KFXE is located at 1811 NW 51st Street, Hangar 42D, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. We are open 7 days a week from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is multi-engine time important for airline applications?
Airlines prioritize candidates with multi-engine experience because it demonstrates your ability to manage complex aircraft systems, handle engine-out scenarios, and operate in a multi-crew environment. Even 50 to 100 hours of multi-engine time can significantly improve your competitiveness.
What aircraft is used for multi-engine time building?
We use the Beechcraft Duchess BE-76, a twin-engine aircraft with counter-rotating propellers, retractable gear, and constant-speed props. It provides authentic multi-engine experience.
Can I do shared multi-engine time building?
Yes. Shared multi-engine time building is available, allowing two pilots to split the cost while both logging PIC time under simulated instrument conditions.
How many multi-engine hours should I build?
While there is no specific FAA minimum, most competitive airline candidates have at least 50 to 100 hours of multi-engine time. Some regional airlines have explicit multi-engine minimums in their hiring requirements.