Night Rating
For a PPL holder to fly as PIC at night they must hold a valid Night Rating.
The Night Rating itself requires 5 hours night flying, consisting of 3 hours dual instruction (including 1 hour night navigation), 5 takeoffs andlandings as PIC
The first flight is night familiarization, then the student will fly dual night circuits, simulating possible emergencies, e.g. electrical failure. The student will then fly the 5 takeoffs and full stop landings. Finally the night navigation is conducted. There is no flight or written examination required for the issue.
In order to keep a Night Rating valid the holder must have completed 1 landing at night in the last ninety days.