Training
Night rating — NVFR
The night rating extends the private pilot licence and is a prerequisite for the instrument rating. It is completed in a few sessions, from October to March.
The NVFR rating consists of a five-hour theory briefing on night flying techniques, a session on the FNPT II simulator, four hours of dual flight and one hour solo including five full-stop landings. Training is flown on the Diamond DA40 or Sonaca 200.
Why this rating
Without it, a private pilot must be on the ground before aeronautical night — a real constraint from autumn onwards. With it, the flying day stretches and planning becomes more flexible.
It is also required to exercise instrument rating privileges at night, and is therefore an integral part of the professional course.
Duration
Briefing 5 h · flight 6 h
Prerequisites
Hold at least a PPL
Aids
Diamond DA40 or Sonaca 200, FNPT II simulator
Season
Sessions from October to March
Prices
| Description | Price incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Night rating | |
| Theoretical briefing — 5 h | €199 |
| 1 h dual — FNPT II Alsim AL4x simulator | €179.75 |
| 4 h dual — DA40 | €1,079.80 |
| 1 h solo — DA40 (5 stop-and-goes) Practical training can also be performed on the Sonaca 200. | €269.95 |
| Total incl. VAT | €1,728.50 |
Rates effective from 1 February 2026.
Not included
- Not included: entry of the rating on the licence (€120, CAA).