Night Rating Information

REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE RATING: Minimum Age: 17 years Medical Required: Class 3 License Required: Private Pilot Aeroplane APPROXIMATE COST $2,500 – $3,000 Canadian

Course Description
Transport Canada requires:
Minimum Flight Time	20 hours including the following
Dual Instrument Time	10 hours (5 can be from Private Pilot Training)
Dual Night Flying	5 hours (including 2 hours cross country)
Solo Night Flying	5 hours (including 10 take-offs and landings)

EXAMINATIONS AND FLIGHT TEST

No Transport Canada examinations or flight tests are required. An applicant for a night rating shall have reached the level of skill specified in the Flight Instructor Standard.

PRIVILEGES OF RATING HOLDER

The Night Rating allows a pilot to operate an aircraft in night VFR conditions. The training time required for a Night Rating can be applied towards obtaining a Commercial Pilot License - Areoplane and is a recommended first step towards qualifying for a Commercial Pilot License.