After completing your PPL it is recommended that you obtain a Night Rating. The Night Rating enables you to fly at night. This Rating is usually done towards training for your Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL). You will be permitted to start your Night Rating after the completion of your PPL (Private Pilot Licence) plus 30hrs of Solo Flying The Training consists of the following: 

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5 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction.

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SACAA written online examination.

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10 Hours Dual Instrument Instruction ( 5 of the 10 hours can be conducted our simulator).

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In the case of a night rating for aeroplanes a total distance of not less than 150 NM in the course of which full-stop landings at two different aerodromes away from base are made. The duration of this flight is approximately 2.5 to 3 hours.

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In the case of a night rating for helicopters, a total distance of not less than 75 NM in the course of which landings at two different aerodromes away from base are made.

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In the case of a night rating on aeroplanes, not less than 5 take-offs and five landings by night as pilot manipulating the controls of the aircraft whilst under dual instruction.

 

In the case of a night rating on helicopters, not less than 5 circuits with 5 take-offs and five landings by night as pilot manipulating the controls of the aircraft whilst under dual instruction

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A Night/Instrument Flight Test conducted by a Senior Grade II Instructor to determine your Night and Instrument Flying ability.

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The duration of the Night Rating course may take a week or two (Weather and Student performance based).