Night Rating – VFR-N
Night Rating
VFR-N
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The Night Rating (VFR-N) allows holders of a LAPL(A) or PPL(A) to fly at night under VFR as Pilot-in-Command or with passengers (according to the privileges of their licence).
It is an essential step toward improving situational awareness, decision-making, and flight management in low-visibility environments.
The Night Rating is also a prerequisite for certain advanced training programmes, such as the Instrument Rating (IR).
Training objectives
- Learn to operate an aircraft safely during nighttime conditions.
- Acquire specific techniques for night navigation, approaches, landing, and overall flight management.
- Understand the physiological and perceptual challenges related to night flying.
- Build confidence in handling reduced visual cues and increased cockpit workload.
Privileges of the rating
- Conduct VFR flights at night as Pilot-in-Command.
- Carry passengers within the privileges of the underlying licence.
- Perform cross-country and local night flights outside the aerodrome circuit.
Entry requirements
- Hold a valid PPL(A) or LAPL(A) with a valid class rating.
- Have recent and sufficient VFR day flying skills (as assessed by an instructor).
- Hold a valid LAPL or Class 2 medical certificate.