The Night Visual Flight Rules Rating (NVFR) is a handy add-on to your Private Pilot licence licence if you want flexibility when planning a long flight that may end after dark.

It includes instrument training to enable you to navigate accurately and safely without outside visual cues.

To obtain a Night Visual Flight Rules Rating you will have to complete the following:

  • Five Hours Solo Night Flight
  • Five Hours Dual Night Cross Country Navigation including one navigation of at least 100 nautical miles and at least 60 minutes
  • A ‘Black Hole’ approach
  • Navigation Aid Training NDB & VOR
  • A written examination
  • Night Visual Flight Rules Flight Test