Question

What is required for a pilot to act at night with passengers?

a) Recent flight experience in any aircraft
b) Three takeoffs and landings at night in the same category and class
c) Completion of an instrument rating
d) Approval from the FAA

Answer 1

A pilot must complete three takeoffs and landings at night in the same category and class of aircraft to carry passengers at night, as required by the Federal Aviation Regulations.

Step-by-step explanation:

To act as a pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers at night, a pilot must have recent flight experience. Specifically, according to Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), this includes accomplishing at least three takeoffs and landings to a full stop during the period beginning 1 hour after sunset and ending 1 hour before sunrise. These takeoffs and landings must be done in the same category, class, and if required, type of aircraft that the pilot intends to operate with passengers. Neither the completion of an instrument rating nor specific approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is expressly required for night flying with passengers, assuming the pilot holds the appropriate pilot certificate for the flight.