There isn't a much more enjoyable experience to be had than a flight at night. You need a bit more skill since it's harder to see things on the ground, but it's worth it. At night, the air is smooth and cool. The lights of cities look spectacular.

This is a great rating to have in the winter time. With the time change in October and the early darkness of the winter season, night flying is easier to schedule and very rewarding.

Canadian Aviation Minimum Requirements
Prerequisite	Private Pilot Licence
Medical Requirements	Category 3 Medical Certificate
Experience	20 Hours Total Flying Time
		10 hours Instrument (max 5 hours simulator)
		3 hours Dual Night
		5 hours Dual Cross-Country
		5 hours Solo night
		10 solo takeoffs and landings
Skill	Meet the flight Instructor Standards

Cost Breakdown
	Rate	*Hours	Cost
Cessna 152	$110.00/hr	10	$1,100.00
Simulator	$35.00/hr	5	$175.00
Instructor	$50.00/hr	10	$500.00
Preparatory Ground Instruction	$50.00/hr	2	$100.00
Licence Fees			$35.00
HST	13%		$248.30
Total			$2,158.30

*Actual time necessary to complete the course varies with an individuals skill

Prices last updated Thursday, July 08, 2010 and are in Canadian Dollars and exclude applicable taxes.

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