NIGHT
RATING
The
Night Visual Flight Rules Rating (NVFR) allows a pilot with a
Private Licence or above to fly anywhere in Australian airspace
at night under the Visual Flight Rules (that is, when able to
navigate with reference at all times to the ground or water below).
This
is a handy add-on to your licence if you want flexibility when
planning a long flight that may end after dark. There is enough
instrument training to enable you to safely handle the aircraft
when outside visual cues are minimal and to be able to navigate
accurately using navigational aids on the ground and in the aircraft.
Night
training around the aerodrome circuit is also an important part
of your training and involves approximately 3 hours flying. During
this time you will be introduced to the various types of approaches
and landings as well as some emergency situations. After the circuit
training, you will work through some navigational exercises that
involve short trips similar to a day time trip, but at night under
the Night Visual Flight Rules. The number of navigational exercises
you will need to complete will depend upon your progress.
An
integral part of the Night VFR training is training on the flight
simulator. This is where you develop skills in using the ADF and
VOR which are 2 navigation aids that will assist with your enroute
navigation. The
flight test will be of approximately 3 hours duration and will
involve take off and landings, navigation, utilisation of navigation
aids and night time emergency procedures.
Once
you have gained the Night VFR Rating, you can fly any time at
night as long as you maintain your skills. Keeping your skills
current requires a certain amount of flying each year. The Night
Rating opens many opportunities for memorable flights, such as
flights over major cities at night or watching the sunset from
the air.
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