Flying in the dark is a completely different experience from flying during the day. For whereas during the day you can (usually) see very well where you are flying to, at night visibility is severely restricted by darkness. It is also an experience every time to see how the nightscape is illuminated by countless lights.
However, you cannot simply enter the skies at night, for this you must first obtain your night rating (also known as night rating or night qualification).
Night flights are conducted in our Aquila's or Tecnam's.
During the flight, we will take to the skies before sunset and fly to an airfield where we will focus on landings in the dark. You will find that estimating distance by partly the lights of the runway will give you a different perspective with landings. So we will practice this to the full. First as a double instruction and then you will make solo landings. In addition, we will discuss navigation in the dark. Depending on the possibilities, we perform the night rating in one evening. However, due to circumstances we may split it into two evenings.
Flying in the dark comes with a number of additional effects that are amplified or reduced. Specific laws/regulations also apply. For safe flight operations, it is important that you learn more about this so you can prepare yourself properly. This theory is in our digital learning environment BredaPedia and includes:
If you're all set, you can of course register straight away. Still have questions? Take a look at our FAQ page or contact us, we will be happy to help.
The NR you do with the Aquila or Tecnam. The Aquila is a modern two-seater that can be flown all practice. This low-decker is equipped with modern Avionics and a spacious open cockpit.
There is also the option of getting your NR on the Tecnam P2010. This is a very complete and modern high-decker and includes Autopilot.
