IR(A)/ME

???? Goal

Qualifies you to fly multi-engine aircraft under IFR in all weather conditions (within legal limits).

To start MEIR (Multi-Engine Instrument Rating) training under EASA, you generally need:

Valid PPL(A) or CPL(A) with a current MEP (multi-engine piston) class rating (or you will do the MEP rating as part of the course).
Night Rating (if you want full instrument privileges).
Medical Class 1 (for CPL/ATPL) or Class 2 with IR privileges endorsed.
Theoretical Knowledge (TK):
- Either IR theoretical exams (if doing IR standalone), or
- ATPL theory exams (if aiming for ATPL later).

200+ hours of ground school if only IR theory.
Covers subjects such as Air Law, Meteorology, Radio Navigation, Instruments, Flight Planning, etc.
If you’ve passed ATPL theory, that also covers the IR requirement.

The course is typically divided into two parts:

Single Engine IR (SEIR) – Basic IFR skills
- Around 30–40 hours on a single-engine aircraft (or FNPT II simulator).
- Teaches holding, approaches (ILS, VOR, NDB, RNAV), departures, en-route IFR.
Multi-Engine IR (MEIR) – Multi-engine IFR
- Around 15–20 hours on a multi-engine aircraft (like DA42 or Piper Seminole).
- Focuses on asymmetric flight under IFR (engine failure, decision-making, asymmetric approaches).

Total: Minimum 55 flight hours (some of which can be in a simulator, FNPT II).

Conducted with an EASA examiner.
Includes:
- IFR en-route procedures
- Precision and non-precision approaches
- Holding patterns
- Abnormal/emergency procedures (especially engine failure on ME)

When passed, your license will show:

Many integrated programs combine MEP rating + MEIR together.
If you already have an SEIR, you can do a shorter “upgrade” course to MEIR (approx. 5–10h on a twin).
To keep current: every 12 months, you must do a proficiency check in the relevant aircraft class (SE/ME).

Category	Details
Objective	Fly multi-engine aircraft under IFR (including IMC).
Prerequisites	- PPL(A) or CPL(A) - Multi-Engine Piston (MEP) rating (before or with IR) - Night Rating - Medical Class 1 (or Class 2 with IR privileges) - IR or ATPL theory exams passed
Theory	~200 hrs IR theory (if not already covered by ATPL theory). Subjects: Air Law, Meteorology, Radio Nav, Instruments, Flight Planning, etc.
Flight Training	Minimum 55 hrs IFR: - ~30–40 hrs Single-Engine (SEIR) - ~15–20 hrs Multi-Engine (MEIR) - Part may be in FNPT II simulator
Focus (SEIR)	IFR procedures, en-route, holding, precision & non-precision approaches
Focus (MEIR)	Asymmetric flight, engine failures, IFR with multi-engine aircraft
Skill Test	IFR check in a multi-engine aircraft with examiner: en-route, approaches, holdings, emergencies
License Endorsement	IR(A) – Multi-Engine (e.g. IR/MEP)
Validity	12 months → requires proficiency check to renew/revalidate