night rating
FLIGHT TRAINING
night RATING COURSE
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 be completed alongside your Private Pilot’s Licence (PPL).
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
5 hour package inc. 1 hour of ground school
night RATING
PRE-REQUisites
LICENCE
You must hold a minimum of a PPL(A). Or the course can be completed during the PPL(A).
RADIO EXAM
You must have completed your FRTOL practical examination before starting the course.
medical
You must hold a minimum of a UK CAA Class 2 medical.
ENGLISH
You must be able to meet English Language Proficiency Level 4 to an ICAO standard.
TRAINING AVAILABILITY
Blackbushe Aviation 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.