Colleges and Universities Offering Night Rating Course in South Africa

Institutions Offering Night Rating Course

•  Morningstar Flight Academy, Cape Town  
  1: An applicant for a night rating must
  (a) hold a valid pilot licence;
  (b) submit proof of having completed the training referred to in subregulation (2) below;
  (c) submit proof of having passed the theoretical examination referred to in subregulation (3)
  (d) have passed the prescribed skills test, referred to in regulation 61.10.4.
  2: An applicant for a night rating must have completed under the auspices of an approved Part 141 ATO
  (a) not less than 5 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction on the material as prescribed in Document SA-CATS 61;
  (b) not less than 10 hours of instrument instruction, of which not more than 5 hours may be accumulated in an approved FSTD; ( MFA uses the ALSIM 250 simulator at Cape Town International )
  (c) in the case of a night rating on aeroplanes, not less than 5 take-offs and five landings by night as pilot manipulating the controls of the aircraft whilst under dual instruction; or
  (d) in the case of a night rating on helicopters, not less than 5 circuits with 5 take-offs and five landings by night as pilot manipulating the controls of the aircraft whilst under dual instruction; and
  (e) a dual cross-country flight by night consisting of at least
  (i) in the case of a night rating for aeroplanes a total distance of not less than 150 NM in the course of which full-stop landings at two different aerodromes away from base are made; ( This is usually to Saldanha Bay and then back to Cape Town International via Moreesburg ) or
  (ii) in the case of a night rating for helicopters, a total distance of not less than 75 NM in the course of which landings at two different aerodromes away from base are made.
  3: A maximum of 5 hours instrument time can be credited towards the 10-hour requirement for a helicopter pilot if the applicant is the holder of an instrument or night rating on aeroplanes and vice versa.
  
  Application for a night rating.
  1: An application for a night rating must be made to the Director in the appropriate prescribed form.
  
  2: The application must be accompanied by
  (a) the skills test report as prescribed in Document SA-CATS 61;
  (b) proof that the applicant meets the requirements of regulation 61.10.1; and
  (c) the appropriate fee as prescribed in Part 187.
•  Apex Flight Academy, Klerksdorp  
  Night Rating Requirements:
  
  Private Pilot License Holder
  A valid Private Pilot License is a requirement in order to do your Night Rating. We recommend the Night Rating. This rating is usually done towards the training for your Commercial Pilot License. You will be permitted to start your Night Rating any time after the completion of your Private Pilot License.
  
  South African Aviation Medical Class II
  Upon enrolment at Bucephalus Air, you are required to do your Civil Aviation Authority Medical Class II Medical Certificate for your Night Rating. This Certificate is valid for up to 60 months if you are under the age of 40.
  
  Commencement Age and Citizenship
  In order to do your Night Rating, you are legally required to be 17 years or older.
  
  To train at Bucephalus Air, you have to be either a South African citizen or be a holder of a valid South African study permit.
  
  Night Rating Theory
  We offer ground school immediately upon your enrolment no matter what time of the year you sign in. Together with our Integrated training approach, Industry-Leading Instructors who will be available to assist and guide you with anything and your hard work, you will be able to pass the theoretical part of the training with ease.
  
  The ground school – Night Rating lectures – will be approximately 8 hours long.
  
  You will be required to write one Mock Exam with your instructor and one Theoretical Exam at one of our SACAA accredited online examination centres at our flight schools.
  
  We follow the Aviation Governing Body – SACAA’s (South African Civil Aviation Authority) – regulations very strictly.
  
  Practical Flight Hours
  Practical Flight Hours
  
  Duration: ± 2 – 3 weeks
  
  Total Flight Hours: ± 15 Hours Flight Training
  
  - 15 Hours Dual (Flying with an instructor)
  - 10 Hours Basic Instrument Flying
•  Virginia Flight School, Durban  
  The SACAA Night Rating is an additional rating that is added to your existing Private Pilot Licence. The night rating requires that the pilot has a minimum of 10 hours of Instrument training, upon completion of the rating. The instrument training must be done with an Instructor who holds a Valid Instrument Rating.
  
  These instrument hours are done during the day under the “HOOD” in the General Flying Area. The “HOOD” restricts the pilot’s view to that of the instruments in the aircraft only.
  
  Once you have successfully completed 10 hours of Instrument Training; you will then complete Night Circuits followed by a Night Cross-Country exercise.
  
  As soon as you have completed the syllabus for the Night Rating your instructor will recommend you for Testing with a Grade II Flight Instructor.
•  Central Flying Academy, Johannesburg  
  Course content
  
  (i) 5 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction.
  
  (ii) SACAA written online examination.
  
  (iii) 10 Hours Dual Instrument Instruction ( 5 of the 10 hours can be conducted on our advanced FNPT II simulator).
  
  (iv) A Dual Triangular Cross-country flight, by night, a minimum of 150 nautical miles with 2 “away-from-base” landings. The duration of this flight is approximately 2 to 2.5 hours
  
  (v) A minimum of 5 take-offs and landings by night with an Instructor.
  
  (vi) A Night/Instrument Flight Test conducted by a Senior Grade II Instructor to determine your Night and Instrument Flying ability.
  
  Course duration: 6-12 days
•  Johannesburg School of Flying, Johannesburg  
  Course requirements
  
  (i) An applicant must hold a valid Private Pilot License.
  
  (ii) One will need to complete 10 hrs Dual Instrument Flying. At least 5 take-offs and landings must be done by night and a night cross-country flight of at least 150nm with 2 full stop landings at 2 separate airfields away from base must be done.
  
  (iii) Successfully pass an online examination.
  
  (iv) Pass a practical night/IF flight test with a Grade II Instructor.
  
  (v) Once all requirements are met, all documentation is sent to the CAA and a fee must be paid in order to include the night rating in your PPL License.
•  AAA 4 Pilots, Durban  
  Admission criteria:
  (i) You must hold a valid Private Pilot License.
  (ii) You will need to complete 10 hrs Dual Instrument Flying. At least 5 take-offs and landings must be done by night and a night cross-country flight of at least 150nm with 2 full stop landings at 2 separate airfields away from base must be done.
  (iii) You must pass a technical examination of the aircraft chosen to train on, and a student pilot exam.
  (iv) Successfully pass an online examination.
  (v) Pass a practical night/IF flight test with a Grade II Instructor.
•  Eagle Air Flight School, Pretoria  
  Course requirements
  
  (i) Students must be at least 17 years old.
  
  (ii) Students must be eligible to live in South Africa.
  
  (iii) International students must have a study VISA.
  
  (iv) Student must be proficient in English.
  
  (v) Students must have a valid ID or Passport.
  
  (vi) Students must pass an Aviation Medical Exam
  
  (vii) Eagle Air has no academic requirements.
  
  (viii) Mathematics, Physical Science and Geography will be a great benefit – but this is not compulsory.
•  Blue Chip Flight School, Pretoria  
  Course entry requirements
  -Valid Private Pilot Licence
  
  -5 Takeoffs and landings by night
  
  -10 hours of instrument instruction of which not more than 5 hours are allowed to be accumulated on a flight simulator
  
  -Night cross-country of at least 150nm and including two full stop landings at different aerodromes and a controlled airport
  
  -You need to hold a valid PPL, which means to do a Night Rating you must be at least 17 years old.
•  Cape Town Flight Training Centre, Western Cape  
  The Night Rating is supplementary to the PPL. Acquiring the Night Rating improves overall flying ability, and allows the pilot to make those early-morning departures or after-sunset returns that are often required.
  
  The Prospective Student Must:
  - Be in possession of a valid PPL.
  - Undergo a total of 15 hours of dual training, comprised of instrument flying, night circuits and night cross-country
  - Pass a basic instrument flying (IF) skills test.
•  Starlite Aviation Group, Durban  
  Course requirements
  
  (i) A valid PPL/CPL
  
  (ii) Pass the SACAA online exam
  
  (iii) 5 hours of Ground School
  
  (iv) 10 hours basic IF training, of which 5 hours can be completed on a simulator
  night flight training which includes a cross country flight and simulated emergencies
  5 take off and landings
  
  (v) Practical flight test
  
  Students must achieve pass of 75% for the online exam.
•  Paramount Aviation Academy, Bethlehem   
  Entry requirements
  
  (i) A valid Private Pilot Licence
  
  (ii) Pass a SACAA online exam
  
  (iii) 5 hours of Ground School
  
  (iv) 5 hours of Simulator IF training
  
  (v) 5 hours of night flight training including a night cross country flight and at least 5 take offs and landings by night
  
  (vi) Practical flight and navigational skill test
  
  
•  Johannesburg Flying Academy, Alberton  
  A night rating can be completed after you have finished your PPL. The rating allows you to fly at night.
  
  It will introduce you to using basic instrument flying of the Aircraft.
•  Madiba Bay School of Flight, Port Elizabeth  
  
•  Aeronav Academy, Johannesburg  
  
•  Africa Aviation Academy, Germiston  
  
•  Afrika Union Aviation Academy, Mahikeng  
  
•  Skyhawk Aviation, Johannesburg  
  
•  Flight Training College (FTC), George  
  
•  Helicopter Pilot Training Centre, Port Elizabeth  
  
•  The Algoa Flying Club, Port Elizabeth  
  

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