Night Rating
A night rating enables the holder to exercise the privileges of their licence by night. Night Rating is usually included in the Commercial Pilot License (CPL) program.
This program does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training. As such, PTIB did not review this program.
Minimum Program Outline as per Transport Canada
This program outline is based on the minimum requirements set by Transport Canada. Candidates may require additional training to reach the required level of safety and proficiency.
1. Prerequisites
2. Experience Requirements
3. Skill Requirements
1. Prerequisites
- Licensing
- Applicants must hold a valid license which can be endorsed with a Night rating by Transport Canada.
- The license must be accompanied by the appropriate medical category using which the licence is maintained.
- Applicants must hold a valid license which can be endorsed with a Night rating by Transport Canada.
2. Experience 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, and
- 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 (a)(i) above.
- i. 10 hours of night flight time including a minimum of:
3. Skill Requirements
- Within the 12 months preceding the date of application for a night rating, an applicant shall have successfully completed a qualifying flight under the supervision of a Transport Canada Inspector, or a person qualified in accordance with subsection 425.21(4) of Canadian Aviation Regulations by demonstrating the level of skill specified in the Flight Instructor Guide-Aeroplane (TP 975).
Program Costs
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Admission
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