Requirements for a night rating 61.10.1 (1) An applicant for a night rating must— (a) hold a valid pilot licence; (b) submit proof of having completed the training referred to in subregulation (2) below; (c) submit proof of having passed the theoretical examination referred to in subregulation (3) below; and (d) have passed the prescribed skills test, referred to in regulation 61.10.4. (2) An applicant for a night rating must have completed under the auspices of an approved Part 141 ATO— (a) not less than 5 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction on the material as prescribed in Document SA-CATS 61; (b) not less than 10 hours of instrument instruction, of which not more than 5 hours may be accumulated in an approved FSTD; (c) in the case of a night rating on aeroplanes, not less than 5 take-offs and five landings by night as pilot manipulating the controls of the aircraft whilst under dual instruction; or (d) in the case of a night rating on helicopters, not less than 5 circuits with 5 take-offs and five landings by night as pilot manipulating the controls of the aircraft whilst under dual instruction; and (e) a dual cross-country flight by night consisting of at least— (i) in the case of a night rating for aeroplanes a total distance of not less than 150 NM in the course of which full-stop landings at two different aerodromes away from base are made; or (ii) in the case of a night rating for helicopters, a total distance of not less than 75 NM in the course of which landings at two different aerodromes away from base are made. (3) A maximum of 5 hours instrument time can be credited towards the 10-hour requirement for a helicopter pilot if the applicant is the holder of an instrument or night rating on aeroplanes and vice versa. Application for a night rating 61.10.2 (1) An application for a night rating must be made to the Director in the appropriate prescribed form. (2) The application must be accompanied by— (a) the skills test report as prescribed in Document SA-CATS 61; (b) proof that the applicant meets the requirements of regulation 61.10.1; and (c) the appropriate fee as prescribed in Part 187. (3) If the applicant complies with the appropriate requirements, the Director must issue a night rating in the appropriate prescribed form. (4) A night rating is valid as long as the relevant pilot licence of the holder of the rating is valid and the appropriate requirements for the rating are maintained. | 
