With our comprehensive night flying course, you’ll have the opportunity to learn how to safely operate an aircraft during nighttime hours. You’ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to confidently navigate the skies, without the need for you to be on the ground 10 minutes prior to last light. Our expert instructors are committed to providing you with an unparalleled learning experience, ensuring that you’ll be fully prepared to handle any challenges that may arise during your nighttime flights. Whether you’re an experienced pilot looking to expand your skillset or a beginner looking to embark on a new adventure, our night flying course is the perfect choice for anyone looking to enhance their aviation knowledge and fly safely after dark. Sign up today and get ready to take your aviation career to new heights!
Night VFR Training is an exciting opportunity to embark on a new world of night flight! With the Night VFR Rating, you’ll gain greater flexibility in your travel plans as restrictions on flying between first and last light will be lifted. The instrument and navigation skills introduced in this course will not only improve your ability to cope with VFR situations, but also serve as a great introduction for later Instrument Rating. During the course, candidates will undergo training to fulfill the requirements of CASR Subpart 61.O to attain a NVFR Rating and SEA Night Endorsement. The course can be completed full-time or part-time, with the first flight of the syllabus conducted in daylight and all following flights in the early evening from approximately 5-10 pm, depending on the season. Upon completing the course, you will have acquired essential knowledge and practical skills and be ready to soar towards your goals!
Course Structure:
Prior to commencement of the flight component of the course, the following four theory briefings will be completed, covering NVFR operations:
Upon completion of the required theory, and an in-house theory assessment on the associated aeronautical knowledge components, the candidate will advance to the flying syllabus, as follows below. This course assumes the candidate holds a PPL and therefore has completed 2.0 hours of BIF prior to commencement of the course.
After completing the above flying syllabus, the HoO will recommend the candidate to be flight tested for the NVFR Rating with SEA Night Endorsement. The flight test is typically 2.5-3.0 hours flight time.
Private Pilot’s Licence (Aeroplane) Current Class 2 Aviation Medical Certificate Current Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) Tuition Fees:
Estimate of Fees: A$8200.00 (Final cost will depend on candidate’s choice of training aircraft) Fees are subject to change. Full details, terms and conditions provided in writing upon successful application.
Payment Options:
Option 1: Candidates may choose to pay $3000 at commencement of the course followed by 5 equal weekly instalments. Option 2: Candidates may elect to pay 4 equal fortnightly payments. Option 3: Payment in full at commencement of course. 5% discount applies.
Tuition Fee Inclusions: • Flight time as described in the above table: • 12.8 Hours Dual Flying • 1.0 Hours Supervised Solo Flying • Initial NVFR Flight Test (inc. aircraft hire and testing fee) • 4 Briefings as described above
Non-Tuition Fees: Tuition fees do not include the following items. Candidates will complete at their own expense:
• Navigation equipment including current charts etc.
• Any exceedance of the published course hours, or remedial theory delivered, or subsequent flight test attempts.
Note: Should further training and or subsequent attempts of exams and flight tests be required, then this remedial ground and or flight training will be in addition to the course expense. Fees will be charged at the relevant course aircraft, and instructor hourly rate.
