Night Flying Currency Requirements

In plain language

If you have not flown a drone in the last 90 days, you must practice flying at night for at least 30 minutes in a safe, shielded area before you can conduct an unshielded night flight.

Requirement as structured

CAA NZ states that if a pilot has not flown in the previous 90 days before conducting a night operation, they must first practice flying at night for at least 30 minutes in a shielded environment.

Original regulatory text

b) Currency: Pilots operating at night must remain current and proficient. If a pilot has not flown in the previous 90 days before conducting a night operation, they will first need to practice at night by flying for 30 minutes in a shielded environment.

Applies when

operation

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