It sounds like you're referring to night solo requirements in the context of pilot training. In aviation, a night solo flight is an essential milestone, and the requirements may vary slightly depending on the country and the specific type of pilot certificate you're working toward. Below are general requirements based on the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) standards in the United States for a Private Pilot Certificate:
FAA Night Solo Requirements (Private Pilot):
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Logged Night Flight Hours:
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You must have a minimum of 10 hours of night flying in total.
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This includes 5 hours of night cross-country flight.
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At least 1 hour of night training with an instructor is typically required before going solo at night.
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Cross-Country Night Flight:
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You must complete at least 1 night cross-country flight that is over 50 nautical miles from your departure point.
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Pre-Solo Requirements:
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Before going solo at night, you need to have completed your daytime solo flight and receive training in night flying techniques.
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You must demonstrate the ability to handle night-specific challenges such as visual reference, lighting, and orientation at night.
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Instructor Endorsement:
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An instructor must endorse your logbook, confirming you are proficient in the required skills and ready for a night solo flight.
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Aircraft Requirements:
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The aircraft used for the night solo flight must be equipped with the required lighting systems (e.g., navigation lights, landing lights).
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Skills to Be Proficient In:
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Night navigation, visual flight techniques, and decision-making under low-light conditions.
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Understanding of how dark adaptation affects vision and how to use aircraft lighting systems properly.
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Recognizing how night flying changes the perception of distance, altitude, and orientation.
Always check with your flight school and instructor to ensure you're meeting all the specific local and regulatory requirements before your night solo flight.
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