Night Rating

Night Rating

General

In order to exercise the privileges of your licence at night, you need hold a night rating.

Fortunately we're fully approved to conduct that training for you.​

Flight Training

The flight training course comprises of at least 5 hours of flight time at night, including;

A minimum of 3 hours dual instruction, which includes at least 1 hour of cross-country navigation with at least 1 dual cross-country flight of not less than 30nm
5 solo take-off and 5 solo full-stop landings.

Ground Training

Although there is no EASA syllabus, Scenic Air Tours North East go the extra mile and provide additional ground instruction covering aspects of night flying; topics include;

• Night operations
• Night navigation
• Night visual circuits
• Night emergencies
The training is integrated to ensure you get maximum time in the air.​

Skill Test

You'll be pleased to know there is no test or examination at the end of the training course!

Carriage of Passengers

EASA rules state a pilot shall not operate an aircraft as PIC at night carrying passengers unless he/she:

• has carried out in the preceding 90 days at least 1 take-off, approach and landing at night as a pilot flying in an aircraft of the same type of class.

Dual Training Rates:

Our rate includes all pre and post flight briefings, and classroom planning with an instructor:

Piper Cherokee  -  PA28  -  4 Seat training aircraft   -  £170 per hour

Landing:

Piper Cherokee  -  PA28  -  4 Seat training aircraft   -  £9 at Durham Tees Valley Airport

Touch & Go:

Piper Cherokee  -  PA28  -  4 Seat training aircraft   -  £6 each

The duration of the course is the minimum hours required for this course.