Night Rating

Night flying is known to be the most relaxing time to fly an aircraft. At Carson Air, we put safety first and that is why we have one of the most comprehensive training programs in the industry.The Night Rating can be added on to a Private Pilot Licence and is compulsory for the Commercial Pilot Licence.

Transport Canada Requirements

An applicant for a night rating shall have acquired in aeroplanes a minimum of 20 hours of pilot flight time which shall include a minimum of:

(i) 10 hours of night flight time including a minimum of:

(A) 5 hours dual flight time, including 2 hours of cross-country flight time.

(B) 5 hours solo flight time, including 10 takeoffs, circuits and landings.

(ii) 10 hours dual instrument time.

(iii) Credit for a maximum of five hours of the 10 hours of dual instrument time may be given for instrument ground time, provided that the total instrument time shall be in addition to the 10 hours night flight time in subparagraph (i) above.