Sport Pilot Night Flying Endorsement
Sport Pilot Night Training
FAA MOSAIC Ready
Illuminate Your Freedom
Night flying adds a whole new dimension to the flying experience—it’s cooler, smoother, and offers breathtaking views. The FAA’s new Modernization of Special Airworthiness Requirements (MOSAIC) rule is a landmark change, significantly expanding the privileges for Sport Pilots. This new rule enables Sport Pilots to fly at night with the appropriate training and endorsement. At American Flyers, we have designed a specialized Sport Pilot - Night Training Course to ensure you are compliant and confident in these expanded privileges. Having pioneered the use of simulator training, our students have a unique advantage training for flying at night. This essential training ensures you can safely, legally, and proficiently operate your aircraft after sunset, incorporating the new MOSAIC provisions. Expand your available flying hours of your Sport Pilot certificate and enjoy the unique experience of night flight.
Course Overview
Our comprehensive Sport Pilot - Night Training Course is structured to teach the safety and proficiency necessary for night operations, in compliance with the new MOSAIC rules. The curriculum is built around the FAA's performance standards, focusing on night regulations, specialized flight planning, emergency scenarios, and the unique physiological aspects of flying after dark. We instill the decision-making skills required for safety and competence in the night environment.
Requirements
- Sport pilot certificate
- Valid basic medical or 3rd class medical certificate
- Endorsement is required to fly at night
GROUND TRAINING
Approximately 4–6 Hours
To legally and safely exercise the ability to operate at night, a pilot must first develop a firm foundation in night flying regulations, human factors, and specialized planning procedures. These necessary aviation fundamentals are covered in ground training sessions designed for a thorough understanding of the night environment.
SESSION 1
Night Regulations
- Night definition
- Night currency 61.57
- Aircraft requirements 91.205
- VFR weather minimums
Human factors
- Chapter 6 of American Flyers Private Pilot manual
SESSION 2
Night Flight Planning
Emergency procedures
- Aircraft inspection
- Weather
- Terrain and obstacles
- Route selection
Emergency procedures
- Electrical system failure at night
- Engine failure over unlit terrain
- Landing without landing light
FLIGHT TRAINING
Approximately 9 Hours / 3 Flights
The Flight Training portion of the Sport Pilot – Night Training Course ensures you possess the necessary aeronautical experience and skill to consistently and proficiently manage all operations required for the night endorsement. This practical portion of the course focuses on developing night proficiency, cross-country operations, and handling emergency scenarios, ensuring you meet the FAA’s standard for safe night integration.
FLIGHT 1
Transition to Night Operations
- Preflight and taxi
- Airport lighting recognition
- Traffic pattern in controlled airspace
- Traffic pattern in uncontrolled airspace
- Full stop taxi back landings (10 landings minimum throughout the lesson)
- Go around procedures
- Situational and altitude awareness
- Diversion to alternate airports
FLIGHT 2
Night Cross-Country
- Cross-country navigation
- Flight following
- Open/close VFR flight plan
- Pilotage and dead reckoning using the selected checkpoints
- GPS Navigation
- Unusual attitude recovery under Simulated Instrument Conditions
- Touch and goes
- Emergencies
- Simulated electrical failure
- Landing with minimal lighting – Landing light inoperative
- Simulated engine-out
FLIGHT 3
Proficiency Evaluation
- Runway incursion avoidance
- Cross-country procedures
- Flight following
- Open/close VFR flight plan
- Pilotage and dead reckoning using the selected checkpoints
- GPS navigation
- Traffic pattern
- Touch and goes
- Full stop and taxi backs
- Situational awareness
- Emergency procedures
Enroll Today and Expand Flying Hours With Night Flying
If you are ready to start flying at night and extend your Sport Pilot certificate, call the National Support Team today to schedule your 1-on-1 consultation. Our experts are standing by to guide you through the enrollment process and help you start your specialized Sport Pilot - Night Training Course immediately. Begin your journey to expand your flying safer and where you’ve always wanted!
