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T H E T H R I L L O F T W I N E N G I N E F L I G H T ! For many pilots the twin engine rating opens doors to a previously undiscovered side of aviation. The addition of a second engine allows a pilot to enter instrument conditions and fly at night with extra confidence. This sense of security does not just come from having an extra power plant, but also from having two standard alternators and vacuum pumps, which are often unavailable on many singles. With the exception of a few single general aviation aircraft most twin engine aircraft carry higher useful cabin loads than singles. In most cases twins have greater climb capability than lower powered singles, more often allowing them to climb to clear air while enroute above cloud layers. In case of a power-plant emergency, even entry level twin engine aircraft can either hold altitude or maintain a slow and gentle descent on one engine, allowing it to divert to a suitable airport, even when loaded on a hot day. These praises having been made, multi-engine flying is more demanding, and in order to be safe pilots need to be properly trained and committed to staying proficient.
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