Night Rating

Night Rating

For a PPL holder to fly as Pilot In Command (PIC) at night, they must hold a valid Night Rating.

The Night Rating itself requires 5 hours night flying, consisting of 3 hours dual instruction (including 1 hour night navigation), 5 takeoffs and landings as PIC.

The first flight is night familiarisation, then the student will fly dual night circuits, simulating possible emergencies, e.g. electrical failure. The student will then fly the 5 takeoffs and full stop landings. Finally the night navigation is conducted. There is no flight or written examination required for the issue.

In order to keep a Night Rating valid the holder must have completed 1 landing at night in the last ninety days.