Griffon Aviation

Night Rating

Night Rating

About the program

In order to fly as Pilot in Command (PIC) at night, with or without passengers, you must have a Night Rating. For this purpose “night” means the time between sunset and sunrise, sunset and sunrise being determined at surface level.

We are glad to offer you an approved EASA Night rating. The rating is added on any valid JAA/EASA licence.

Pre-Requisites

In order to start the course, as per FCL 810, the applicant must hold a JAA/EASA PPL (A) or an EASA LAPL (A).

The course

As per Part-FCL 810, the course shall comprise:

  • 3 Hours of Theoretical knowledge instruction.
  • At least 5 hours of flight training in the appropriate aircraft category at night, including at least 3 hours of Dual Instruction, 1 hour of Cross-Country Navigation of at least 27 Nautical Miles (50 Kilometers), 5 Solo Take-offs and Full Stop Landings.

The Night Rating course is usually completed on the C152 but any other aircraft of the fleet may be used upon applicant’s request.

Credits from previous experience

In accordance with article 8 of EU Regulation 1178/2011, a pilot who holds a license issued by an ICAO contracting state that includes Night privileges may receive credit towards the flight and/or theoretical knolwledge training for the Part-FCL Night Rating. Any credit given will be determined by the Authority on the basis of a recommendation from the Head of Training.

Course Duration - Cost

Course Duration: 3 Days on a full time basis but can be stretched over a longer period of time.

Price: Starting from €1220 all inclusive

Should you require any further information related to this course, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Most students have no prior experience at the beginning of airplane training.

Furst we recomend that you take an introductory flight lesson. Then get your study materials and book and book an aviation mediacal exam.

An introductroy flight will give you the chance to pilot an airplane for the first time.  This will help you decide if you really want to pursue a pilot’s licence plus it will give you a knowledge base for the ground studying.

The study package contains books , maps , a flight computer and much more to help you understand and get the required knowledge to pass all the written exams

The HCAA requires pilots to have regular medical checkups. These are essentially a simple physical exam that you get from a general practitioner doctor who is cerified by the HCAA as an aeromedical examiner. For the initial issuance of a medical certificate you shall visit a certified aeromedical examination center and by the end of the examination you will get the certificate. The renewal of the certificate is done by certified aeromedical examiners every 12-60 months depending on the age of the pilot and the certificate’s class which is issued according to the type of the license (private, commercial etc.)

No. You only need vision that is correctable with glasses or contact lenses.

You should contact us and we will guide you through the whole registration process. We will decide together what method or training option is best for you and then you will take a pre-entry test. After that you will complete a registration form and we will begin a training record for you. That’s all!

It’s easy to get started!

Other Information

Accommodation and car hire can be arranged through our partners at very competitive prices.
You can stay at the recommended accommodation centre in Pafos town with regular bus service to the airport and our offices or alternatively you can stay in Limassol that requires a 45 minute drive to the airport hence a car hire is required.


Griffon Aviation operates from Pafos International Airport, where you will find the airspace much quieter than most European airports.


Pafos International Airport operates with a single runway (11/29) that is 2700 meters long, and has a new fully modernised control tower. All the communications takes place in the English Language. The airport has all the features and amenities that you would expect from an International Airport.

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