1 | Grade 1 night vision imaging system endorsement | Pilot a
helicopter using night vision goggles | Helicopter category rating Single -
engine helicopter instrument endorsement or multi - engine helicopter
instrument endorsement At least 250 hours of flight time in a
helicopter At least 5 hours of dual flight using night vision goggles
in a helicopter At least 20 hours of aeronautical experience at night as pilot
of a helicopter or an approved flight simulation training device for the
purpose, without using night vision goggles, of which at least 10 hours must
be completed as flight time At least 20 hours of instrument time
including 5 hours of dual instrument flight time in a helicopter |
2
| Grade 2 night vision imaging system endorsement | Pilot a helicopter using
night vision goggles, other than during an IFR flight | Helicopter category
rating Helicopter night VFR endorsement At least 250 hours of
flight time in a helicopter At least 5 hours of dual flight using
night vision goggles in a helicopter At least 20 hours of
aeronautical experience at night as pilot of a helicopter or an
approved flight simulation training device for the purpose, without using
night vision goggles, of which at least 10 hours must be completed as
flight time At least 20 hours of instrument time including 5
hours of dual instrument flight time in a helicopter |