Night currency and the three definitions of night that trip up every pilot
The FAA defines 'night' three different ways—civil twilight, one hour after sunset, and sunset to sunrise—each triggering different rules pilots must follow.
PatternThe FAA defines 'night' three different ways—civil twilight, one hour after sunset, and sunset to sunrise—each triggering different rules pilots must follow.
PatternNight flying currency and proficiency are not the same thing—here's why the difference matters and how to build real readiness.
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