Embarking on Night Skies: My EASA VFR Night Rating Journey! 🌌✈️
Ever wondered what it takes to conquer the night skies as a pilot? Join me as I share my incredible journey earning the coveted EASA VFR Night Rating! While it’s been a few months since I achieved this milestone, I finally had the chance to edit and relive the experience-and I’m thrilled to bring you along for the ride.
This rating opens up a whole new dimension of aviation, allowing me to fly after sunset. It’s a big step forward as I prepare for my next goal: the Basic Instrument Rating (BIR). But here’s an interesting twist-did you know that even with an instrument rating, you can’t fly at night in the EASA world without this specific qualification? A bit puzzling, isn’t it? But hey, aviation rules are full of quirks!
The adventure didn’t come without its challenges. In Madrid, general aviation airports don’t offer nighttime operations, meaning aspiring pilots must travel elsewhere for training. For me, that “elsewhere” was Granada (LEGR). Flying with Aeris flight school in a Cirrus SR20 equipped with the same avionics as my beloved SR22 IGGY made the transition seamless-essential for navigating the added complexities of night flying.
From local flights and touch-and-go’s with my instructor to those all-important five solo take-offs and landings amidst bustling commercial traffic, the journey was as rewarding as it was challenging. Holding patterns, patience, and persistence all paid off, and now, the skies at night are mine to explore. 🌟
So buckle up and join me in the cockpit as I relive the highs, the holds, and the thrill of mastering the art of night flight. Clear skies and endless horizons await! 🌙✨
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