Night Rating
Training that teaches pilots to fly safely and confidently at night.
The VFR Night rating is the logical first step after obtaining your PPL(A). It opens up a completely new perspective and gives you the freedom not to be limited by the setting sun. The view of illuminated cities and the calm night air is an experience you will fall in love with.
A New Dimension of Skills
Apart from the beautiful views, the NIGHT rating is crucial for your pilot safety and future career.
Professional Necessity
The NIGHT rating is a mandatory prerequisite for starting IR(A) (Instrument Rating) and CPL(A) (Commercial Pilot) training.
Instrument Confidence
You will learn to trust your instruments when the horizon is not visible. This makes you a more precise and safer pilot even during the day.
Only 5 Hours of Flight
The training is short, intensive, and fun. No exam stress.
Flight Breakdown
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1
Dual Flight (3 hours)
Basics of instrument flying, circuits, take-offs, and landings at night with an instructor.
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2
Navigation Flight (1 hour)
Cross-country flight to another airport in the dark using radio navigation.
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3
Solo Flights (5 Circuits)
Your first solo night landings. The instructor supervises you from the ground via radio.
No Practical Exam!
Upon completing the syllabus, we endorse the rating directly into your logbook.
Night Flight Theory
Before flying, we will cover 4 key topics specific to night operations.
Human Senses
Night vision, eye adaptation, and optical illusions.
Navigation
Route planning and orientation using city lights and beacons.
Airport Lights
Colors, PAPI, approach lighting systems, and runway markings.
Emergency Ops
Dealing with engine failure or electrical failure in the dark.