Pilot Training Resources

Free training materials, checklists, and reference guides to support your multi-engine training journey. These are the same resources I use with my students at Cloud Nine Flight Services.

Everything you need to get started with multi-engine flight training and operations.

The complete syllabus used in our multi-engine rating program. Covers ground training, flight lessons, and checkride preparation from start to finish.

FAA publication covering the fundamentals of safely operating light twin-engine aircraft. Essential reading for any student or new multi-engine pilot.

The official FAA handbook covering everything from multi-engine aerodynamics to systems and procedures. A must-have reference for any multi-engine pilot.

Critical safety guide on preventing and avoiding runway incursions during taxi and takeoff operations.

FAA Advisory Circular covering procedures and considerations for handling engine failure in twin-engine aircraft.

FAA Safety Team publication on understanding and managing startle response in flight — a key human factors topic for all pilots.

Training materials and reference guides specific to our primary training aircraft, the 1982 Beechcraft Duchess N3724H.

The complete Pilot’s Operating Handbook for the Beechcraft Duchess. Essential reading before and during your training.

Comprehensive checklists for all phases of flight in the Duchess — from preflight through shutdown.

Specific guide for our training Duchess, N3724H. Covers the avionics, systems, and quirks of this particular aircraft.

Step-by-step maneuver guide for the Duchess. Use this to prepare for and review each flight lesson.

Reference materials for the Beechcraft Baron — useful for pilots transitioning to or considering Baron ownership.

The complete Pilot’s Operating Handbook for the Beechcraft Baron BE-55.

Detailed aircraft guide covering systems, avionics, and operational considerations for the Baron.

Maneuver reference guide for the Baron — covers all standard flight maneuvers and procedures.

Not sure where to start? Here’s the order I recommend for students beginning multi-engine training:

1. Flying Light Twins Safely (FAA P-8740-66) — Start here

2. Multi-Engine Add-On Syllabus — Understand the program

3. Transition to Multiengine Airplanes (FAA H-8083-3C) — Deep dive

4. BE-76 Duchess POH — Know your aircraft

5. BE-76 Aircraft Guide (N3724H) — Know OUR aircraft

6. BE-76 Checklist — Memorize before first flight

7. BE-76 Maneuver Guide — Review before each lesson