night rating
FLIGHT TRAINING
night rating
The Night Rating allows VFR flight at night. It is required to obtain a Commercial Pilot’s Licence (CPL). It is also obtained by many private pilots to ensure they are confident with night flying should they face any delays during their flight.
The course consists of night familiarisation, night navigation, night circuits, night emergencies, and solo circuits. The course can also be completed alongside your Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL) as an additional 5 hours of flight training.
The course requires a minimum of 5 hours of flight time at night, including 3 hours of dual instruction, 1 hour of cross-country navigation with at least one dual cross-country flight of at least 50 km (27 NM).
You must also complete 5 solo take-offs and 5 solo full-stop landings.
Blackbushe Airport has recently been fitted with new LED night lighting. This makes it an excellent location for training for the Night Rating.
The course is operated from late October through to early March; the airport is open to 1800, with extensions to 1900+ available.
Many of our students complete the Night Rating as part of our modular flowchart. More information on that can be found here.
COURSE OVERVIEW
*Course duration is weather dependant
NIGHT RATING
Price per 5 hour package inc. 1 hour of ground school
All prices include VAT.
night RATING
PRE-REQUisites
LICENCE
You must hold a minimum of a PPL(A), unless starting the course during your PPL flight training.
RADIO EXAM
You must have completed your FRTOL practical examination before starting the course.
medical
You must hold a UK CAA Part-MED Class 1 or 2 medical to start the course.
ENGLISH
You must be able to meet English Language Proficiency Level 4 to an ICAO standard.
For all course entry requirements, please contact us.
NIGHT RATING
frequently asked questions
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As with all of our courses, the time it will take to complete your night rating varies. It depends on how much time you can commit, and is weather dependant. Some students prefer to complete the course over a small period (2-3 nights), which is entirely possible if the weather is suitable, as it is only a 5 hours course. We also have students who opt to complete it across the entire winter period.
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You must complete the night rating across a timeframe no longer than 6 months.
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No. You can complete your night rating as an additional course alongside your PPL and apply for them both together. Presuming you complete the PPL-level basic instrument flight training, you can also add the night rating to licences such as the NPPL.
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Yes. You must have a minimum of a Class 2 medical. Further information on the medical requirements can be found in MED.A.030. All LAPL holders need to comply with MED.030/AMC14 MED.B.095.
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No. When you have completed the minimum hours and are competent, you will be able to apply for your rating straight away.
TRAINING AVAILABILITY
Blackbushe Flight Training books 6-8 weeks into the future for all training courses.
For availability information, or to be added to the waiting list, please contact the Operations Team.