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).
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:
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10hrs dual instrument time (5h may be from PPL),
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5h dual night, including:
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2h night dual cross-country​.
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5h solo night, including:
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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.
TRAINING COST & TIMELINE
Transport Canada Minimums
​TRAINING TIME
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10 Hours c172 @ $195/hr
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7 Hours Instructor Time @ $70/hr
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OTHER COSTS​
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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