Multi-Engine Rating
Earn your multi-engine rating in a structured course designed for safety and confidence using our Piper Aztec.
Multi-Engine Rating
Why We Chose the Piper Aztec
Old soul. Strong bones. Safety-first DNA.
At Hawkins, our fleet is unapologetically modern: glass panels, smart avionics, and aircraft that feel like they were designed yesterday. So yes, the Aztec stands out. And that is exactly the point. When it came time to select a multi-engine trainer, we were not chasing shiny. We were chasing safe, predictable, confidence-building training, the kind that produces calm, capable pilots when the workload spikes and the checklist gets long. The Aztec delivered that in spades.
- Built Like a Tank Engineered in an era when redundancy was a design philosophy. It is heavy, stable, and structurally overbuilt. That mass translates to smoother handling and better energy management.
- Forgiving Handling Multi-engine training lives in the margins like engine-out scenarios. The Aztec shines here with docile handling characteristics that make it predictable, honest, and manageable.
- Modern Where It Counts While the airframe is classic, our Aztec is thoughtfully equipped for today's training environment, bridging the gap between analog fundamentals and modern avionics thinking.
Twin engines are not about speed; they are about options. The Aztec's systems are straightforward and robust, making it an ideal platform to learn multi-engine concepts deeply rather than rushing through them. We did not choose the Aztec despite its age - we chose it because of what decades of real-world use have proven. It is calm when things get exciting, forgiving when students are learning, and relentlessly focused on safety. Sometimes the smartest move forward is trusting what has already stood the test of time.
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We’ll connect you with a multi-engine instructor, walk you through the aircraft and requirements, and help you schedule your first lesson.
Why Fly With Hawkins?
More Than Just a Joyride
At Hawkins Flight Academy, we treat your Discovery Flight as your first real day of flight school. We want you to feel the true responsiveness of a modern aircraft and the satisfaction of commanding it yourself.
- You Take the Controls
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This isn't a sightseeing tour. After a safety briefing, you sit in the pilot's seat and fly the aircraft for 90% of the journey under expert supervision.
- Modern Glass Cockpits
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Don't train on outdated equipment. Experience the situational awareness and safety of our Garmin G3X-equipped fleet from day one.
- Loggable Flight Time
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Every minute you fly counts. Your Discovery Flight is an official lesson that goes directly into your logbook toward your certification.
Experience the Freedom of Flight
The Aviation Lifestyle
The world looks different from 5,000 feet. At Hawkins, we turn that perspective into a career by pairing the thrill of flight with elite instruction. With 7 modern aircraft and a community of over 140 active students, we provide the proven environment you need to go from dreamer to pilot.
- 140+
- Active Students
- 50+
- Graduates in 2025
- 7
- Training Aircraft
- 2
- Locations
Why Choose Us
Join the Hawkins Flight Family
Whether you're chasing a lifelong dream or planning a career in aviation, Hawkins Flight Academy is here to help you get there—with great instructors, modern aircraft, and a friendly, supportive environment.
From your first takeoff to earning your pilot certificate, you’ll be part of a community that believes in personal attention, safety, and helping every student succeed.
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Multi-Engine Rating FAQs
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You must hold at least a Private Pilot certificate. Many students add it at the Commercial or CFI level.
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Most students complete the course in just a few days with focused instruction, depending on weather and scheduling.
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We train exclusively in the Piper Aztec. It is a stable, six-seat, twin-engine aircraft chosen specifically for its safety margins and forgiving handling characteristics during training.
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Yes — once you pass the checkride, your certificate will include multi-engine privileges.
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Book a Discovery Flight Today
Experience the thrill of flight firsthand with a Discovery Flight at Hawkins Flight Academy. Whether you're considering a career in aviation or just want to see what it’s like to be in the pilot’s seat, this is the perfect first step. You'll fly with a certified instructor and take the controls yourself—no prior experience needed.