Theory and flight training

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NIGHT RATING THEORY TRAINING

Theory training consist of 14 areas:

(1) night VMC minima;

(2) rules about airspace control at night and facilities available;

(3) rules about aerodrome ground, runway, and obstruction lighting;

(4) aircraft navigation lights and collision avoidance rules;

(5) physiological aspects of night vision and orientation;

(6) dangers of disorientation at night;

(7) dangers of weather deterioration at night;

(8) instrument systems or functions and errors;

(9) instrument lighting and emergency cockpit lighting systems;

 (10) map marking for use under cockpit lighting;

(11) practical navigation principles;

(12) radio navigation principles;

(13) planning and use of safety altitude; and

(14) danger from icing conditions, as well as from avoidance and escape manoeuvres

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NIGHT RATING FLIGHT TRAINING

Flying training consist of:

• 5 hours of flying
• one route flight of 50 nautical miles
• 16 flights

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