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Night VFR

Night Visual Flight Rules (Night VFR) refers to flight conducted under Visual Flight Rules between the end of evening civil twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight. It requires specific pilot qualifications, aircraft lighting, and navigation equipment while relying on both visual cues and instrument references.

Key Points

  • •Night VFR flight requires a specific NVFR rating or an Instrument Rating.
  • •The aircraft must be equipped with appropriate lighting and navigation equipment to conduct night operations.
  • •The fixed fuel reserve for Night VFR is 45 minutes, compared to 30 minutes for day VFR, for piston and turboprop aircraft not exceeding 5,700 kg.
  • •Alternate aerodrome planning requirements may apply depending on destination lighting availability and forecast conditions.

Exam Relevance

Students must know the legal distinction between day VFR and night VFR, as well as the equipment and rating requirements.

Related Terms

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