There are pros and cons to both approaches, but I followed the standard path of getting my CSEL (commercial single engine land) first, then added on multiengine later which caused me to then also have a CMEL. That's just the way it works. You then have CMEL and a CSEL for the price of one, whereas if you only get a CMEL initially and skip CSEL you will not have a CSEL and you will have to go back and add it individually. As it turns out, the CSEL was useful to me for banner towing and skydivers and I have yet to use my multi commercial, but I am just a hobby pilot and your mileage may vary.
Last edited by Cubdriver; 05-03-2007 at 01:57 AM.