The kinds of night VFR endorsement are set out in column 1 of table 61.980.
Table 61.980 Night VFR endorsements | |||
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
1 | Single - engine aeroplane night VFR endorsement | Pilot an aeroplane of the single - engine aeroplane class at night under the VFR | At least 5 hours of aeronautical experience at night as pilot of an aeroplane or an approved flight simulation training device for the purpose, including at least one hour of dual flight and one hour of solo night circuits At least 3 hours of dual instrument time |
2 | Multi - engine aeroplane night VFR endorsement | At least 5 hours of aeronautical experience at night as pilot of a multi - engine aeroplane or an approved flight simulation training device for the purpose, including at least one hour of dual flight and one hour of solo night circuits At least 3 hours of dual instrument time | |
3 | Pilot a helicopter at night under the VFR | At least 5 hours of aeronautical experience at night as pilot of a helicopter or an approved flight simulation training device for the purpose, including at least 3 hours of dual flight and one hour of solo night circuits At least 3 hours of dual instrument time in a helicopter or approved flight simulation training device for the purpose | |
4 | Powered - lift aircraft night VFR endorsement | At least 5 hours of aeronautical experience at night as pilot of a helicopter or powered - lift aircraft or an approved flight simulation training device for the purpose, including at least 3 hours of dual flight and one hour of solo night circuits At least 3 hours of dual instrument time | |
5 | At least 5 hours of aeronautical experience at night as pilot of a helicopter or gyroplane or an approved flight simulation training device for the purpose, including at least 3 hours of dual flight and one hour of solo night circuits At least 3 hours of dual instrument time | ||
6 | At least 5 hours of aeronautical experience at night as pilot of an airship or an approved flight simulation training device for the purpose, including at least 3 hours of dual flight and one hour of solo night circuits |