Night flying check out

This course qualifies pilots holding a PPL-H for flying at night (between official sunset and sunrise).

Having successfully accomplished a night flying course and check-out, the holder of a PPL-H may fly according to visual flight rules (VFR) at night.

The course is held at EHC/Torp and comprises operational procedures and 15 hours flight training.

Course syllabus (15 hours flight training):

 

  • Night operational procedures (theory briefings)
  • Night flying training (dual)
  • Night navigation (2 hours dual)
  • At least 5 landings at the airport (solo)

Qualification requirements for issue of the night flying approval:

  • The candidate must possess a valid PPL-H
  • The candidate must possess a valid JAR Medical Approval Class 1 or 2
  • The candidate must have flown 100 hours helicopter after the issue of license
  • The candidate must have flown at least 60 hours as PIC
  • The candidate must have flown at least 60 hours navigation flights
  • The candidate must have attended a Night Flying Course at an approved FTO
  • The candidate must have passed a Night Flying check-out
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