Night Rating (H)

Overview

The night Rating allows PPL(H) holders to exercise the license’s privileges at night. It is also a part of commercial training that can be completed individually or as part of the commercial course.
Note: Due to airspace regulations in Greece, the flight training has to be performed at an international airport with night-time operation.

Duration

Total duration for ground and flight training is three days. The flight sessions are normally completed in one or two nights, depending on weather and airport limitations.

Pre-entry requirements

• Private Pilot’s License – PPL(H)
• Valid Medical Certificate
• 100 hours of flight time as pilot of helicopters after the issue of the license
• 60 hours as pilot-in-command of helicopters and 20 hours cross-country flight

Course Structure

• 5 hours helicopter night training, of which;
  • 1 hour night cross country flight
  • 1 hour solo flight
  • 20 hours of ground school covering all aspects of night flying

Included in the course

• 5 hours of helicopter flight training
• 20 hours of theoretical training
• Night flying text book and guidance material

Additional costs:

• Flight time to and from the international airport where the training takes place.
• Accommodation
• Airport handling and landing fees