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Offline polipantev

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Night VFR
« on: August 25, 2010, 05:57:59 AM »
Guys i am proud to tell you that tonight i am starting my night-vfr training.It would be 5.30 hours of visual night flying in the vicinity of LBSF as many TGL as possible
and 1 hour of night cross-country.I already have good idea about the airport since it is the major airport in Bulgaria.So everyone who has an advice or a tip or sharing experience write something.I would be happy to read it... :-D



Offline ATC.OFFICER

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Re: Night VFR
« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2010, 11:58:23 AM »
Hi yang Man.
I think nothing to notify as u said that all ok and famelyer with the the area bt u can take a GBS with u if u dont v one on ur cockpet so u go back home  an If you have any questions about ATC I would be glad to answer them for you.  Good luck with your decision.(issa_atc@yahoo.com)

Offline keith

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Re: Night VFR
« Reply #2 on: November 23, 2010, 04:53:35 PM »
Make sure you have excellent cockpit organization skills, and that you know where every switch is for your airplane without struggling to find it.

I would also make sure that you have good flows for each phase of flight rather than needing to rely on a checklist (most students appear to be checklist-driven).

There are far fewer visual queues for your brain to build situational awareness at night...so make sure you know your pattern power and trim settings.

In short, the night environment is not a good time to learn anything new about flying the plane.  The only thing that should be new or interesting is the night portion itself.

Good luck. It is amazing time to fly.

Offline rpd

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Re: Night VFR
« Reply #3 on: November 23, 2010, 10:05:35 PM »
Bring 2 flashlights.