Beginning MEI Training soon....

Cloud Surfer

Cloud Surfer

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Hey, all,

Just looking for some guidance from those of you who are MEIs on how to go about studying for the MEI rating. It'll only be an add-on, and that might make the checkride go easier, but that is no excuse for not giving it my best, and for the most part my goal isn't just to pass the checkride, but to make the most effective lesson plans that I can.

The main questions going through my mind now are:

  1. What kind of material do you folks use to teach multi-engine concepts? Are there any kinds of software, books, models and so on that you've found which students grasp more easily?
  2. Where should I put my emphasis on during training so that I can finish it quickly without emptying my bank account?
  3. How was your checkride experience for this rating?

Thanks, I appreciate your responses!
 
My drive to work this morning was more difficult than my MEI ride. With that being said, I took my training VERY seriously and had plenty of opportunity to gain proficiency from the right seat. How much PIC time do you need to get the 15 PIC?

As far as emphasis on training the examiner is looking for someone who can effectively teach without breaking primacy and provide a safe learning environment for the student. Everything is a teaching experience with most of the emphasis being on engine out operations and how to introduce it to a student.
 
You know as an instructor that the best way to learn something is to teach it. So, use that to your advantage. Talk with the FBO about putting on a Multi Education and Safety Seminar. Then, if the FBO agrees to it, get in touch with your FAA Safety Team Program Manager (probably one at your FSDO) and talk with that person about getting it advertised through the Wings program. With that coordination done, start preparing for the presentations. you don't have to do the whole thing A capella (joke). You can get all kinds of material from different sources including just showing parts of material from the King School. You'll also want to get one or two "real" AME CFIs to back you up and maybe fill in some gaps. Then, by the time you do all of the preparation for the class, the practical test will be much easier and more comfortable. You'll have the oral part of the check aced and that is the tougher part of the test.

In addition to getting you really prepared for the test, it will also get your face out there in front of people who have been thinking about taking AME training. You might just end up with a couple students as a result.
 
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