Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01027:reg:2:p1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01027
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2 (pt 1/3)
Character Range: 1295802–1299525

2                                                       Grade 2 night vision imaging system endorsement  Pilot a helicopter using night vision goggles, other than during an IFR flight  Helicopter category rating
                                                                                                                                                                                         Helicopter night VFR endorsement
                                                                                                                                                                                         At least 250 hours of flight time in a helicopter
                                                                                                                                                                                         At least 5 hours of dual flight using night vision goggles in a helicopter
                                                                                                                                                                                         At least 20 hours of aeronautical experience at night as pilot of a helicopter or an approved flight simulation training device for the purpose, without using night vision goggles, of which at least 10 hours must be completed as flight time
                                                                                                                                                                                         At least 20 hours of instrument time including 5 hours of dual instrument flight time in a helicopter

61.1030  Privileges of night vision imaging system endorsements
  Subject to Subpart 61.E and Division 61.P.1, the holder of an endorsement mentioned in column 1 of an item in table 61.1025 is authorised to conduct the activity mentioned in column 2 of the item.
Note: Subpart 61.E sets out certain limitations that apply to all pilot licences, and ratings and endorsements on pilot licences.

61.1035  Requirements for grant of night vision imaging system endorsements
 (1) An applicant for an endorsement mentioned in column 1 of an item in table 61.1025 must hold:
 (a) a night vision imaging system rating; and
 (b) each rating or endorsement mentioned in column 3 of the item.
Note: Subregulation (1) is satisfied, in relation to a required rating or endorsement, if the applicant holds a certificate of validation of an overseas flight crew licence, rating or endorsement that is equivalent to the required rating or endorsement: see item 36 of Part 2 of the Dictionary.
 (2) The applicant must also have:
 (a) completed flight training for the endorsement, including the training (if any) mentioned in column 3 of the item, in accordance with subregulation (3); and
 (b) met the aeronautical experience requirements mentioned in column 3 of the item; and
 (c) passed the flight test mentioned in the Part 61 Manual of Standards for the endorsement; and
 (d) before starting the 5 hours of dual flight using night vision goggles mentioned in column 3 of the item—complied with subregulation (4).
Note 1: For paragraph (a), for the requirements for flight training, see Division 61.B.2.
Note 2: For paragraph (b), for the determination of a person's flight time and other aeronautical experience, see Division 61.A.2.
Note 3: For paragraph (c), for the conduct of flight tests, see Division 61.B.4.
 (3) For paragraph (2)(a), the flight training must be conducted by a Part 141 or 142 operator.
 (4) For paragraph (2)(d), the applicant must:
 (a) hold:
 (i) a commercial pilot licence or air transport pilot licence; and
 (ii) each rating or endorsement mentioned in column 3 of