Multi Engine Rating Course (MERC)

Course Introduction / Overview

No person shall act in any capacity as a pilot of an Aircraft, or attempt to fly as a member of the operating crew, unless the person holds a licence and, where required, a rating, issued or granted or rendered valid in pursuance of Air Navigation Regulations of Sri Lanka, both the licence and the rating being appropriate to the capacity in which the person is acting. Any student wishing to obtain a pilot licence, shall demonstrate the theoretical knowledge and flying skills, appropriate to the licence sought, to the satisfaction of the CAASL. The aim of the CPLC conducted by the AAC Flight Academy is to equip students seeking their Commercial Pilot Licence, the skills necessary for the safe and competent operation of Aircraft, both day and night under Visual Flight Rules and to train them to the level of proficiency necessary for the issue of Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL). The CPLC conducted by the AAC Flight Academy is designed to enable the students, with Private Pilot Licence, to demonstrate the practical skills appropriate to the Commercial Pilot Licence, to the satisfaction of the CAASL. Satisfactory completion of Airline Transport Pilot Licence Knowledge Examinations in conjunction with successful completion of the CPL Flight (Skill) Test conducted by the CAASL will enable the students to obtain the Commercial Pilot Licence enabling them to subsequently obtain endorsements on other classes of Aircrafts and to act in the capacity of a PIC or a Co-Pilot of the Aircraft engaged in any operation other than Commercial Air Transport, and act in the capacity of a PIC in Commercial Air Transport of any single-pilot Aircraft or act as a Co-Pilot in Commercial Air Transport, both subjected to restrictions specified in FCL.060, under visual and instrument flight rules as appropriate. The Aircraft used for the CPLC conducted by the AAC Flight Academy is Cessna 152.

Course Contents

Contents of the training curricula of the CPLC conducted by the AAC Flight Academy is designed to fulfill the requirements specified in Subpart A – General Requirements and Section 1 – Common Requirements and Section 2 – Specific Requirements for the Aeroplane Category – CPL(A) of Subpart D – Commercial Pilot Licence – CPL and Appendix 3 E. CPL Modular Course – Aeroplanes, of IS-FCL.

Theoretical Knowledge Training is not part of the CPLC and therefore Theoretical Knowledge is not applicable to this course.

The Flight Training element of the CPLC consists of flight training lessons to ensure that the student, on completion of the CPLC, has a total of at least 200 hour of flight time including at least 100 hours as PIC with a minimum of one solo VFR cross-country(X/C) flight of not less than 540 km (300 NM) during which full stop landings at two (2) aerodromes different from the aerodrome of departure are made. Students without an IR shall be given at least 25 hours dual flight instruction, including 10 hours of instrument instruction and students with a valid IR shall be given at least 15 hours of dual visual flight instruction.

The outline of flight lessons of the CPLC are as follows:

Module 6A – Lessons designed to contain repetition of certain lessons of Module 2 in flight maneuvers and particular flight characteristics in single Engine Aircraft.

Module 6B – At least 5 hours of flying in lessons designed to contain repetition of certain lessons of Module 2 under PPLC in an Aircraft certificated for the carriage of at least four persons and have a variable pitch propeller and retractable landing gear (This Module may be omitted with the consent of the CAASL).

Module 6C – At least one solo VFR cross-country(X/C) flight of not less than 540 km (300 NM) during which full stop landings at two (2) aerodromes different from the aerodrome of departure are made.

Module 6D – Selected IF instructional lessons to satisfy the requirement for candidates without IR (If applicable only).

Entry Requirements

- Age Requirement A student registering for the IRMC shall be at least 17 years of age (An applicant for a PPL shall be at least 18 years of age).

- Educational Requirements A student registering for the CPLC shall have obtained passes for minimum of six (06) subjects at the GCE Ordinary Level Examination, with four (04) Credit Passes to include the subjects of English, Mathematics and Science, in the same sitting, or an equivalent qualification. Additionally, student shall possess a current and valid Private Pilot Licence issued in accordance with Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention with Night Rating and shall have completed at least 150 hours flight time, including 50 hours flight time as PIC including a minimum of 10 hrs of Cross Country(X/C) experience, prior to the commencement of flight training under the CPLC.

- Medical Requirements A student registering for the CPLC shall obtain and hold a valid Class 1 Medical Assessment.

- Linguistic Requirements A student registering for the IRMC shall be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of written and spoken English Language equivalent to ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 4 or above.

The Course Management Staff & Teaching Team

Management Staff

BSc Module lecturers with related modules
Director Studies

Wg. Cdr. Lasantha Gunasinghe SLAF (Ret’d)

Manager Quality Assurance

Mr. Dhananjaya Weerasinghe

Course Coordinator

E.M.S. Gunawardhana BEng, MSc, MRAeS

Teaching Staff

Mr. Ferdinandez, C, (Ex Instructor SLAF)

Aircraft Systems
Aerospace Engineering

Mr. Gunawardhana, E M S, BEng, MSc, MRAeS)

Introduction to Avaition Industry
Engineering Design and Manufacture
Aerospace Engineering
Aviation Operations
Aviation Safety
Aircraft Dynamics and Control
Aircraft Systems

Mr. Lankapura, W K, BTech (Manuf. Tech), ND in Production Tech, Adv Dip (C&G)

Engineering Mechanics and Materials
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
Aircraft Systems

Wg. Cdr. Gunasinghe, L, SLAF (Ret’d), BSc Eng (KDU)

Engineering Mechanics and Materials
Aircraft Systems
Aviation Operations
Aviation Safety

Ms. R G Bavanthi Ranatunga

Navigate for the Professional Engineer
Exploring Engineering Project Management
Aviation Operations
Aviation Safety

Mr. Udayakumara, S V, BSc Eng in Materials, Engineering, M Phil

Engineering Materials
Aerospace Engineering

Ms. H M Kalani Ranasinghe

Engineering Mathematics

Mr. P K Wadanambi + other instructors

Workshop Instructor

Mr. A M Abeywardena

Aviation Operations
Aviation Safety

Mr. W M W W Karunaratne

Aircraft Systems

Mr. P A D Imesh Chanuka

Aircraft Dynamics and Control

Duration

The CPLC comprises of a minimum of 50 hrs (Single Engine Aircraft) of Flight Training. The course will be delivered within a period of 4 – 6 months and will depend on individual ability, weather conditions, student’s availability and security clearance.

Additional Information

Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has approved the AACFA as an Approved Training Organization (ATO) under the Flying School Licence No. 05, authorizing the AACFA to deliver the Commercial Pilot Licence Modular Course (CPLC).

Fees and Payment Structure

Fees and Payment Structure – subject to amendments for fuel and oil price changes and operational costs (AAC reserves the right to amend the Fees Structure. Flight Rate is reviewed quarterly on 1st of each March, June, September and December of the year and revised where required. All fees, except the Refundable Deposit, are subjected to Government Tax).

Local Students

Fee Structure

Registration Fee – LKR 45,000.00
Refundable Deposit – LKR 150,000.00
Course Fee – USD 8,500.00, including:
Theoretical Knowledge Training Fee – Not Applicable
Training Package Fee, including Course Material – Not Applicable.
Flight Training Fee, excluding Flight Tests (50 hours on Single Engine Aircraft) – USD 8,500.00
Additional Flight Rate – USD 170.00 per hour (Single Engine Aircraft).
Ad hoc Flight Rate – USD 175.00 per hour (Single Engine Aircraft).
The Cost of Flight Examiners, Costs of Flight Tests / Repeat Flight Tests and Costs associated with Evaluation and Issue of Medicals and PPL / CPL / IR (as specified by the CAASL) will have to be borne by the student.

Payment Structure

Registration Fee – to be paid at the time of Registration (Registration Fee is not applicable for Students who have already paid Registration Fees).

Refundable Deposit – to be paid at the time of Registration (Refundable Deposit is not applicable for Students who have not refunded Refundable Deposit of PPL Course).

First Installment of the Course Fee : USD 1,700.00 (for 10 hours of Flight Training) – to be paid before the commencement of Flight Training.

Second Installment of the Course Fee : USD 1,700.00 (for 10 hours of Flight Training) – to be paid on or before completion of 8 hours of Flight Training.

Third Installment of the Course Fee : USD 1,700.00 (for 10 hours of Flight Training) – to be paid on or before completion of 18 hours of Flight Training.

Fourth Installment of the Course Fee : USD 1,700.00 (for 10 hours of Flight Training) – to be paid on or before completion of 28 hours of Flight Training.

Fifth & Final Installment of the Course Fee : USD 1,700.00 (for 10 hours of Flight Training) – to be paid on or before completion of 38 hours of Flight Training.

International Students

Fee Structure

Registration Fee – USD 250.00
Refundable Deposit – LKR 150,000.00
Course Fee – USD 8,750.00, including:
Theoretical Knowledge Training Fee – Not Applicable
Training Package Fee, including Course Material – Not Applicable.
Flight Training Fee, excluding Flight Tests (50 hours on Single Engine Aircraft) – USD 8,750.00
Additional Flight Rate – USD 175.00 per hour (Single Engine Aircraft).
Ad hoc Flight Rate – USD 180.00 per hour (Single Engine Aircraft).
The Cost of Flight Examiners, Costs of Flight Tests / Repeat Flight Tests and Costs associated with Evaluation and Issue of Medicals and PPL / CPL / IR (as specified by the CAASL) will have to be borne by the student.

Payment Structure

Registration Fee – to be paid at the time of Registration (Registration Fee is not applicable for Students who have already paid Registration Fees).

Refundable Deposit – to be paid at the time of Registration (Refundable Deposit is not applicable for Students who have not refunded Refundable Deposit of PPL Course).

First Installment of the Course Fee : USD 1,750.00 (for 10 hours of Flight Training) – to be paid before the commencement of Flight Training.

Second Installment of the Course Fee : USD 1,750.00 (for 10 hours of Flight Training) – to be paid on or before completion of 8 hours of Flight Training.

Third Installment of the Course Fee : USD 1,750.00 (for 10 hours of Flight Training) – to be paid on or before completion of 18 hours of Flight Training.

Fourth Installment of the Course Fee : USD 1,750.00 (for 10 hours of Flight Training) – to be paid on or before completion of 28 hours of Flight Training.

Fifth & Final Installment of the Course Fee : USD 1,750.00 (for 10 hours of Flight Training) – to be paid on or before completion of 38 hours of Flight Training.

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