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Night
Rating
Flying
at night must be one of the aviator's great rewards,
other than the act of flight itself. The air is
still, the flight is smooth, and the view of the
firmament is wondrous indeed. It is a rare pilot
who would not admit to feeling just a little bit
special when enjoying this kind of flying. However,
before the pilot can fully enjoy this type of
flight, extra skills and training are required.
Because darkness hides clouds and obstructions,
Night Flying relies heavily on Instrument Flying
skills, and additional cross-country training.
The
Night Rating can be applied to a Private Pilot
Licence, and is normally included in the training
for a Commercial Pilot Licence. A total of 10
hours Instrument training is required, and a total
of 10 hours Night. The night time will be 5 solo,
and 5 dual, which must include a 2-hour cross-country.
There is no stated Ground School requirement,
but the essential background knowledge is extensive,
and usually presented in a classroom environment.
There
is no flight test or ground exam. The rating is
awarded by Transport Canada on the recommendation
of the instructor who certifies that all requirements
have been met, and that the applicant has reached
the level of skill specified in the Flight Instructor
Standard.
The
following cost breakdown has been provided to
show the approximate cost for a night rating based
on a bare Private Licence with 5 hours total instrument
time. Costs may vary depending on the price of
fuel.
| 10
hrs Dual @ 160.00 (C172
Wheels) |
$1600.00 |
| 5
hrs Solo @ 115.00 (C172
Wheels) |
$575.00 |
| GST |
$152.25 |
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| Total |
$2327.25 |
Assuming
the student has already acquired the minimum 10
hrs instrument training required for the night
rating, the following cost breakdown is provided:
| 5
hrs Dual @ 160.00 (C172
Wheels) |
$700.00 |
| 5
hrs Solo @ 115.00 (C172
Wheels) |
$575.00 |
| GST |
$89.25 |
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| Total |
$1364.25 |
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