NIT — Night flying (Night VFR)
Flying after sunset
The NIT (Night Rating) extends your PPL(H) or CPL(H) with the ability to conduct VFR flights at night. Once obtained, you may legally fly from sunset to sunrise — for operational flexibility, longer summer trips, or simply for the joy of seeing the night landscape from the air.
Entry requirements
- Valid PPL(H) or CPL(H) licence
- Valid medical certificate
- Minimum 50 h as pilot-in-command of a helicopter (recommended)
- Short theoretical course on night meteorology and physiology
Training structure
Price and fair billing
NIT is one of the fastest and most affordable extensions of your licence. The exact price depends on the number of flight hours needed — with us you only pay for actual time in the air.
During a full training course, the difference between per-minute and 6-minute billing adds up to tens of thousands of crowns. With us, you only pay for actual flight time.
Frequently asked
Do I need NIT for pre-dusk flying?
No. NIT is required only for flights after the official end of civil twilight. Until then a daytime PPL(H) is enough.
Can NIT be used for IFR flight?
No. NIT is a night rating under VFR (visual flight rules). For instrument flying a separate IR(H) rating is required.
When is the best time to start?
Ideal enrolment is in late summer or autumn, when darkness comes earlier and you can fly on weekday evenings after work.
Do I have to complete training in one stretch?
Not required, but we recommend spreading it over no more than 2 months so your eyes and orientation stay well trained.
Want to enroll or just ask a question?
Send us a message via the contact form on our home page or simply call. We're happy to help you figure out the best first step.