Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01027:reg:26:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01027
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 26 (pt 4/5)
Character Range: 1278422–1281357

has passed a flight test for the rating in a multi‑engine aeroplane or an approved flight simulator for the flight test within the previous 24 months; or
 (c) the holder has passed a flight test for the grant of a night VFR endorsement in a multi‑engine aeroplane or an approved flight simulator for the flight test:
 (i) within the previous 24 months; but
 (ii) more than 6 months after passing the flight test for the rating; or
 (d) the holder has successfully completed an operator proficiency check that covers night VFR operations in a multi‑engine aeroplane within the previous 24 months; or
 (e) both:
 (i) the holder has, within the previous 24 months, successfully participated in an operator's training and checking system for an operation at night in a multi‑engine aeroplane; and
 (ii) the operator holds an approval under regulation 61.040 for the system for this subregulation.
Note: For general rules in relation to flight reviews, see regulation 61.400.

61.975  Requirements for grant of night VFR ratings
 (1) An applicant for a night VFR rating must:
 (a) hold a private pilot licence, commercial pilot licence or air transport pilot licence; and
 (b) meet the requirements for the grant of at least one endorsement mentioned in column 1 of an item in table 61.980.
Note: Paragraph (a) is satisfied if the applicant holds a certificate of validation of an overseas flight crew licence that is equivalent to a private pilot licence, commercial pilot licence or air transport pilot licence: see item 36 of Part 2 of the Dictionary.
 (2) The applicant must also have:
 (a) as a pilot, at least 10 hours of aeronautical experience at night in an aircraft or an approved flight simulation training device for the purpose, including at least 5 hours of dual cross‑country flight time at night under the VFR in an aircraft; and
 (b) passed the flight test mentioned in the Part 61 Manual of Standards for the night VFR rating.
Note 1: For paragraph (a), for the determination of a person's flight time and other aeronautical experience, see Division 61.A.2.
Note 2: For paragraph (b), for the conduct of flight tests, see Division 61.B.4.
 (3) The dual cross‑country flight time required by paragraph (2)(a) must comprise at least 2 flights, each of which must include at least one landing at an aerodrome, other than the aerodrome from which the flight began, that is remote from extensive ground lighting.

Division 61.O.2—Privileges and requirements for grant of night VFR endorsements

61.980  Kinds of night VFR endorsement
  The kinds of night VFR endorsement are set out in column 1 of table 61.980.

Table 61.980 Night VFR endorsements
                                     Column 1                                       Column 2                                                                        Column 3
Item                                 Endorsement                                    Activities authorised