Night Rating
(NR)
Facinating flying technique
A Night Rating (NR) allows the holder of a PPL(H), CPL(H) or Airline Transport Pilots License (ATPL(H)) to exercise his/her privileges during legal nighttime. Night flying opportunities in South Africa are mostly limited to areas with city lights, however many pilots enjoy the flexibility to be able to extend their day trips to land just after night fall.
The training represents a fascinating introduction to instrument flying techniques and a re-cap of the dangers of flying in low visibility. A NR is a highly recommended upgrade to a PPL(H) and essential for a CPL(H) or ATPL(H) license.
Everything you need to know about your Night Rating (NR(H)
What you will learn
•Cockpit lighting •Pre-flight inspections •Psychological effects •Visual cues of flying at night •Night emergencies •Night VFR/IFR rules •Navigation techniques •Night Illusions
Description of our Night Rating (H)
A Night Rating (NR) allows the holder of a PPL(H), CPL(H) or Airline Transport Pilots License (ATPL(H)) to exercise his/her privileges during legal nighttime. Night flying opportunities in South Africa are mostly limited to areas with city lights, however many pilots enjoy the flexibility to be able to extend their day trips to land just after night fall. The training represents a fascinating introduction to instrument flying techniques and a re-cap of the dangers of flying in low visibility. A NR is a highly recommended upgrade to a PPL(H) and essential for a CPL(H) or ATPL(H) license.
The South African minimum requirements for Night Rating (H) training
•18 Years or older •PPL(H) (and is part of your CPL(H) training) •Fluent in English (Speak, read, write, and understand) and pass the English Proficiency Examination •A Class I or II Aviation Medical. oWe will assist you with booking your Aviation Medical appointment.
Ground School Subjects: approx. 5hours
•Pass the SACAA online exam. •Complete 5 hours of Ground School.
Our Preferred Helicopters for your Night Rating (H) Training
We recommend the Robinson R44 helicopter. The Robinson model R44 is the most popular helicopter ever built. The R44 is one of the safest and most reliable helicopters ever produced. The R44 can handle up to 4 individuals: the pilot plus up to 3 passengers, depending on weight and fuel load. This helicopter allows for inexpensive rental costs, have a proven track record, and is fast, nimble, and predictable to allow for every manoeuvre to be learned fairly easily.
Pass Requirements for your Night Rating (H)
A pass mark of at least 75% is required for all your examinations. Total of 1 examination is required.
Flight Hours: 15 hours
•10 hours of instrument instruction of which no more than 5 hours are allowed to be accumulated on a simulator. •Approximately 5 hours night flight training, which includes a cross country flight and simulated emergencies. •A night cross-country flight of at least 75 nautical miles including two landings at two different controlled airports. •Practical flight test.