Objective: To increase the pilot’s confidence and proficiency in conducting a night flight. Parts 141 and 61 require 5 hr. in nighttime conditions, with 10 takeoffs and landings (each landing involving a flight in the traffic pattern) at an airport with an operating control tower. This requirement must be met during the three solo night flights--Flight Lessons 22, 23, and 28.

Text References:Commercial Pilot Flight Maneuvers and Practical Test Prep (FM); Pilot Handbook (PH); Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH)

Content

1. Flight Lesson 21 complete? Yes Copy of lesson placed in pilot’s folder? Yes

2. Preflight briefing

3. Review items

Physiological aspects of night flying - CFI

Lighting and equipment for night flight - CFI

Normal and crosswind takeoff and climb - FM 170-178; POH-4

Normal and crosswind approach and landing - FM 179-196; POH-4

Short-field takeoff and maximum performance climb - FM 208-214; POH-4

Short-field approach and landing - FM 215-221; POH-4

Maneuvering during slow flight - FM 284-288

Traffic patterns - FM 153-159

Additional items at CFI’s discretion

4. Postflight critique and preview of next lesson

Completion Standards

The lesson will have been successfully completed when the pilot completes the solo night flight. The pilot will gain confidence and proficiency in night-flying operations, including takeoffs and landings at an airport with an operating control tower.