This page contains the night rating issue requirements and guidance on how to apply for an airship night rating using our online application form (SRG1126).
Full details of what to include with your application are set out below.
Please note that attaching the correct documents to your application will enable us to issue your licence more efficiently, with lower risk of errors or rejections with subsequent delays to your application.
A night rating allows a pilot to fly at night exercising visual flight rules (VFR). If a pilot wishes to fly at night using instrument flight rules (IFR) they are also required to have an instrument rating.
The night rating is non-expiring (it has lifetime validity).
In order to apply for a night rating, you will have to pass an appropriate training course at a UK Approved Training Organisation (ATO) or a Declared Training Organisation (DTO). This course must be completed within a period of 6 months.
The training includes:
For more detailed information on course syllabus please contact your training provider.
Information on the medical requirements can be found in MED.A.030. All LAPL holders need to comply with MED.030/AMC14 MED.B.095.
Please refer to Part-FCL, Subpart I, FCL.810 for any credits that may apply.
If you already hold a night rating/privilege on an ICAO licence (including EASA licences) and you wish to add it to your UK licence, you will need to complete discretionary training with a UK approved ATO/DTO.
To apply for a night rating to be added to your licence please complete the online form SRG1126
When applying for a night rating online, you will be asked to upload the following documents:
If you are transferring a night rating from an ICAO licence, you will also need to provide a copy of your ICAO licence, including certificate of revalidation pages/logbook pages showing the night privileges. You will also need to submit an Application for the Verification of a Third Country ICAO Licence.
The fee for the issued of a night rating is £153. This fee is required prior to submitting your application.
An additional fee will be charged if you wish for your licence to be returned by a courier service.
Please visit our licence fees and costs section for more information.
If you have a disability and require assistance with submitting your application online, please do not hesitate to contact our support team on 0330 022 1972 (Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30).
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