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NIGHT RATING

A night rating allows you to fly at night but requires maintaining visual contact with the ground.

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Night hours are an important part of your total hours if you plan to pursue an Air Transport Pilot License (ATPL).

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NIGHT RATING REQUIREMENTS

PREREQUISITES

Student must hold a PPL or higher and a valid medical before commencing training.

MINIMUM FLYING REQUIREMENTS

The night rating requires a minimum of 20hrs training, which includes:

  • 10hrs dual instrument time (5h may be from PPL),

  • 5h dual night, including:

    • 2h night dual cross-country​.

  • 5h solo night, including:

    • 10 takeoffs and landings at night​.

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If you are planning on flying as a career, you will need 25 hours of night pilot in command (PIC) cross-country time for your ATPL. This is not a requirement for the night rating itself, but is something to keep in mind if you are planning on flying long-term. 

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TRAINING COST & TIMELINE

Transport Canada Minimums

​TRAINING TIME

  • 10 Hours c172 @ $195/hr 

  • 7 Hours Instructor Time @ $70/hr 

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OTHER COSTS​

  • License Sign-off Fee

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TOTAL MINIMUM INVESTMENT

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$1,950

$490 

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$50

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$2,520 + GST

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