NIGHT RATING
What is a night rating?
A night rating allows a pilot to fly at night exercising visual flight rules (VFR). If a pilot wishes to fly at night using instrument flight rules (IFR) they are also required to have an instrument rating.
The night rating is non-expiring (it has lifetime validity).
Requirements
In order to apply for a night rating you will have to pass an appropriate training course. This course must be completed within a period of 6 months.
The training includes:
- Theoretical knowledge instruction
- At least 5 hours of flight time at night, including at least 3 hours of dual instruction, including at least 1 hour of cross-country navigation with at least one dual cross-country flight of at least 50 km (27 NM) and 5 solo take-offs and 5 solo full-stop landings.
- Before completing the training at night, LAPL holders shall have completed the basic instrument flight training required for the issue of the PPL.
The night rating can be applied for at the same time as the issue of a PPL. The applicant must have completed the night rating course requirements as an additional 5 hours course to the PPL.
