Introduction
A Night Rating is a qualification to attach onto a pilot’s licence to allow them to fly at night with your current class/type rating as pilot in command (PIC). More commonly it is to meet a pre-requisite so the pilot can begin training for a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) rating. To obtain a Night Rating you must undergo an approved course with an approved training organisation such as ourselves. Aviation South West are approved by the UK CAA and Transport Malta (EASA).
Pre-Requisites
Before starting this course we require:
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You hold an ICAO-compliant PPL or LAPL. You are fit and able to gain a minimum medical corresponding to your licence
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You have the ability to speak and read the English Language at an ICAO Level 4 (Operational) standard. An English Language assessment can be done at an approved provider
The Course
The approved course has minimum set requirements as set out by law but may require going beyond these to meet standards to safely pass the course. The minimum course criteria to be issued with a course completion certificate are:
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2 hours ground school
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5 hours flight time
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Of which 3 hours dual
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1 hour cross country with a minimum of 27nm / 50km
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5 solo takeoffs and full stop landings
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Cost
Contact us below for pricing information of our Night Rating course package.
