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Part FCL Annex I - Flight Crew Licencing

(3) release procedures;
(4) flight at critically low air speeds;
(5) maximum performance manoeuvres;
(6) emergency manoeuvres to include equipment malfunctions (simulated);
(7) specific banner towing safety procedures;
(8) go-around with the banner connected;
(9) loss of engine power with the banner attached (simulated).
FCL.810 Night rating
(a) Aeroplanes, TMGs, airships.
(1) Applicants shall have completed a training course within a period of up to 6 months
at a DTO or at an ATO to exercise the privileges of an LAPL or a PPL for aeroplanes,
TMGs or airships in VFR conditions at night.. The course shall comprise:
(i) theoretical knowledge instruction;
(ii) at least 5 hours of flight time in the appropriate aircraft category at night,
including at least 3 hours of dual instruction, including at least 1 hour of cross-
country navigation with at least one dual cross-country flight of at least 50 km
(27 NM) and 5 solo take-offs and 5 solo full-stop landings.
(2) Before completing the training at night, LAPL holders shall have completed the basic
instrument flight training required for the issue of the PPL.
(3) When applicants hold both a single-engine piston aeroplane (land) and a TMG class
rating, they may complete the requirements in (1) above in either class or both
classes.
(4) Applicants for a night rating for aeroplanes or TMGs in accordance with this
subparagraph shall receive full credit towards the requirements of subparagraphs (1)
and (2) if they hold a TMG night rating in accordance with point SFCL.210 of Annex III
(Part-SFCL) to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1976 or if they have
fulfilled all the requirements for the issue of that rating.
(b) Helicopters. If the privileges of a PPL for helicopters are to be exercised in VFR conditions
at night, the applicant shall have:
(1) completed at least 100 hours of flight time as pilot in helicopters after the issue of the
licence, including at least 60 hours as PIC on helicopters and 20 hours of cross-
country flight;
(2) completed a training course at a DTO or at an ATO. The course shall be completed
within a period of six months and comprise:
(i) 5 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction;
(ii) 10 hours of helicopter dual instrument instruction time; and
(iii) 5 hours of flight time at night, including at least 3 hours of dual instruction,
including at least 1 hour of cross-country navigation and 5 solo night circuits.
Each circuit shall include a take-off and a landing.
(3) An applicant who holds or has held an IR in an aeroplane or TMG, shall be credited
with 5 hours towards the requirement in (2)(ii) above.
FCL.810(a) AMC1 Night rating
AEROPLANE NIGHT RATING COURSE
(a) The aim of the course is to qualify holders of Part-FCL licences with privileges to fly
aeroplanes or TMGs to exercise their privileges at night.
(b) The ATO or DTO should issue a certificate of satisfactory completion of the instruction that
can be used for licence endorsement.
(c) Theoretical knowledge
The theoretical knowledge syllabus should cover the revision or explanation of:
(1) night VMC minima;
(2) rules about airspace control at night and facilities available;
(3) rules about aerodrome ground, runway, and obstruction lighting;
(4) aircraft navigation lights and collision avoidance rules;
(5) physiological aspects of night vision and orientation;
(6) dangers of disorientation at night;
(7) dangers of weather deterioration at night;
(8) instrument systems or functions and errors;
(9) instrument lighting and emergency cockpit lighting systems;
(10) map marking for use under cockpit lighting;
(11) practical navigation principles;
(12) radio navigation principles;
(13) planning and use of safety altitude; and
(14) danger from icing conditions, as well as from avoidance and escape manoeuvres.
(d) Flying training
The exercises of the night rating flight syllabus should be repeated as necessary until the
student achieves a safe and competent standard.
(1) In all cases, exercises 4 to 7 of the night rating flight syllabus should be completed in
an aeroplane or TMG.
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