Night Flight: Local Area and Landings

Objective

First night flight lesson. Student becomes familiar with night environment, night preflight, night illusions, and night takeoffs/landings. Go-around practice at night. Meets partial 61.109(a)(2) night requirements.

Pre-Flight: 1.0 hr | Flight Time: 1.5 hr | Solo: 0.5 hr

Lesson steps

Check each step as it is completed. Leave anything not done blank. Sign and date once at the bottom.

Items needed for success

• Preflight planning documents
• Airport Diagram
• Frequency quick list
• Flashlight (red lens)
• Extra batteries
• Cockpit lighting check

Completion standards

Meet the objective above. Each step is complete when performed to the standard of the lesson.

Debrief and sign-off