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Twin Engine · Multi-Engine Rating

Piper
PA-34-200 Seneca

One of the only multi-engine trainers available at a Maryland flight school. The Seneca is your platform for the Multi-Engine Land rating, an essential step toward a commercial or ATP certificate.

Multi-Engine Rating Twin Lycoming ~160 ktas 6 Seats
~160Cruise (kts)
2 x 200Horsepower
20,000Service Ceiling (ft)
~1,360Rate of Climb (fpm)
6Seats
MELRating Platform

About This Aircraft

Two Engines. One Big Step.

The Piper PA-34-200 Seneca is a twin-engine piston aircraft powered by two Lycoming IO-360 engines producing 200 HP each. With roughly 160 knots cruise and a service ceiling of 20,000 feet, it is a serious cross-country machine and the only twin-engine trainer at Harford County Airport.

Multi-engine training in the Seneca covers engine-out procedures, Vmc demonstrations, feathering, single-engine IFR, and all the skills required to pass the Multi-Engine Land checkride.

Multi-Engine Land Rating

The Seneca is the approved platform for your MEL checkride. Most pilots complete the rating in 10-15 hours.

Engine-Out Training

Practice engine-out scenarios, Vmc demonstrations, single-engine approaches, and feathering procedures.

Twin Lycoming IO-360

Counter-rotating engines eliminate critical engine concerns and provide excellent training value.

Career Path Essential

The MEL rating is required for many commercial aviation careers and advanced professional paths.

IFR Capable

Full IFR panel suitable for instrument currency and single-engine IFR training.

Rare Local Access

Very few local flight schools operate a twin. Having one at 0W3 keeps multi-engine training close to home.

Photos

N15789 — Our Seneca

Hourly Rates

Aircraft & Instructor

Seneca rates are dual instruction only. MEI fee is included in the hourly rate.

ItemRate
Piper Seneca — Dual (with MEI)$340/hr
MEI Instruction (included above)incl.

Good to Know

Flying the Seneca

Instruction Only — No Solo RentalThe Seneca is not available for solo rental. All flights are dual with an MEI-rated CFI.
Private Pilot Certificate RequiredYou must hold a Private Pilot certificate before beginning multi-engine training.
MEL Rating in 10-15 HoursMost students complete the Multi-Engine Land checkride in 10-15 hours of dual instruction.
Renter's Insurance RequiredInsurance is required for all dual instruction flights in the Seneca.

Earn Your Multi-Engine Rating

Call us to discuss prerequisites and schedule your first flight in the Seneca. Multi-engine instruction is available with one of our MEI-rated CFIs.

Get Started (410) 836-2828