EASA Night Rating
Expand your horizons. The Night Rating qualification extends your PPL privileges to fly after sunset in Visual Meteorological Conditions.
Overview Of the NR Course
Night Rating – EASA NR(A) allows you to fly during night time in Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) and extends the privileges of PPL(A) to flying after sunset under VFR.
NR Ground Training
The theoretical preparation consists of 5 hours with an instructor. The course consists of interactive lessons with maximum usage of modern study materials and equipment via our eLearning System (LMS).
Topics Covered
- Procedures during night flying
- Requirements which must be met for night flying
- Night Navigation & Cross-country
- Aircraft control and navigation accuracy for night VFR
- Regulatory requirements for night operations
- Weather considerations for night flying
No written examination required - training is assessed continuously throughout the course.
NR Flight Training
The flight training is performed on a single engine piston (SEP) aircraft according to visual flight rules (VFR) at night. The training consists of at least 5 hours.
4 hours of dual flights:
Local night flights with instructor reviewing basic manoeuvres, emergencies, take-off, and landing procedures.
1 hour of solo flight:
Local solo night flight under supervision of the flight instructor on the ground including 5 take-offs and 5 landings.
Entry Requirements
PPL Holder
The Pilot Must be PPL Holder.
Medical Class 2
Must hold at least a Class 2 Medical with audio extension.
Qualifications
Must be Proficient in English, Math, and Physics.
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