Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01027:reg:6:p1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01027
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 6 (pt 1/4)
Character Range: 1284514–1287422

6                                    Airship night VFR endorsement                  Pilot an airship at night under the VFR                                         At least 5 hours of aeronautical experience at night as pilot of an airship or an approved flight simulation training device for the purpose, including at least 3 hours of dual flight and one hour of solo night circuits

61.985  Privileges of night VFR endorsements
  Subject to Subpart 61.E and Division 61.O.1, the holder of an endorsement mentioned in column 1 of an item in table 61.980 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.

61.990  Requirements for grant of night VFR endorsements
 (1) An applicant for an endorsement mentioned in column 1 of an item in table 61.980 must hold a night VFR rating.
Note: Subregulation (1) is satisfied, in relation to a required licence, 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 licence, 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; 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.
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.
Subpart 61.P—Night vision imaging system ratings

Division 61.P.1—Privileges and requirements for grant of night vision imaging system ratings

61.995  Privileges of night vision imaging system ratings
  Subject to Subpart 61.E and regulations 61.1000 to 61.1015, the holder of a pilot licence and a night vision imaging system rating is authorised to pilot a helicopter using night vision goggles.
Note: Subpart 61.E sets out certain limitations that apply to all pilot licences, and ratings and endorsements on pilot licences.

61.1000  Limitations on exercise of privileges of night vision imaging system ratings—general
 (1) The holder of a night vision imaging system rating is authorised to pilot a helicopter using night vision goggles only if the holder:
 (a) has successfully completed an operator proficiency check that covers operations at night using night vision goggles in a helicopter of the same type; or
 (b) has a valid night vision imaging system proficiency check under regulation 61.1015 conducted in:
 (i) a helicopter of the same type; or
 (ii) an approved flight simulation training device for the purpose of the proficiency check and the type