Total course duration 3 days
Over two nights we'll teach you to fly at night, including landing on a lit runway, starting from Prague before sunset or directly from Ostrava Mošnov international airport.
The best way to have
Night rating NIGHT(A)
The training is tailored so that you learn both theoretically and practically how to fly at night. We will share our experience with night flights, discuss the rules for night flying in other European countries, teach you how to plan suitable weather for night operations, and recommend tools that have proven effective for us.
3 daystotal course duration
5 flight hoursover 2 training nights
2 hoursof theory
PPL(A) requiredan add-on to your licence
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A short add-on that opens up a whole new kind of flying
Night rating is the fastest qualification you can add to your PPL(A) - three days, two nights of flying, and you can fly from dusk until dawn.
Before you decide
- You need to already hold a PPL(A) licence - this is an add-on, not a standalone course.
- The whole rating takes just 3 days: one day of aircraft transition, two nights of flying.
- Both training nights include landing on a lit runway, from Prague Letňany or Ostrava Mošnov.
- The price already includes a 5% discount for paying the full training fee in advance.
Night Rating – full training completed in just 2 nights
You will obtain the Night rating NIGHT(A)
This certification permits operation of single-pilot aircraft from civil dusk until civil dawn.
Bristell or Tecnam for night flying
The Bristell B23 is a well-equipped aircraft with a glass cockpit, ideally prepared for your night flight.
5 hours of flight time at night
The minimum requirements to obtain a Night rating are 5 hours of night flight time and 2 hours of theoretical training.
Night Rating theory
Familiarization with night definition, qualifications, lighting, vision, illusions, CFIT, night techniques, and emergency procedures.
Accommodation available
We offer exclusive accommodation right at our school, next to the hangar with the aircraft.
Car rental available
We can arrange a car or scooter rental for your comfort and convenience during your stay.
Visa assistance
If you are not an EU citizen, we will take care of obtaining the necessary visa for your training.
Transparent pricing
Night rating price
You can start your training at any time - we fly all year round.
Everything in one package
Night rating NIGHT(A)
For PPL(A) holders - flying, theory and accommodation
2 490 €
2 992 € including 21 % VAT
- 5 hours of night flight time
- Night rating theory
- Accommodation
- New aircraft with modern avionics
- Landing fees
- Fuel surcharge and handling
- Refreshments provided at the school
Night rating NIGHT(A)
Training only - no accommodation
2 390 €
2 892 € including 21 % VAT
- 5 hours of night flight time
- Night rating theory
- New aircraft with modern avionics
- Landing fees
- Fuel surcharge
- Handling
- Refreshments provided at the school
Price includes a 5 % discount for paying the full training fee in advance.
Price breakdown
What the training price is made of
We charge by the item, so you can see exactly what you are paying for.
| Item | Hours | Price / hour | Subtotal excl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft rental (Tecnam P2008 JC) | 5 | 240 € | 1 200 € |
| Instructor FI(A) | 8 | 75 € | 600 € |
| Theory NR(A) | 1 | 75 € | 75 € |
| Fuel surcharge | 5 | 17 € | 85 € |
| Handling fees | 2 | 40 € | 80 € |
| Landing and other fees | 1 | 350 € | 350 € |
| Total price | 2 390 € |
Prices are excl. 21 % VAT and do not include accommodation. The number of hours shown is the minimum required by the syllabus.
Certified for night flying
Aircraft for your Night rating
You will fly well-equipped aircraft with glass-cockpit avionics - certified and set up for flying after dark.
Bristell B23
A two-seat aircraft with a rescue parachute system. Together with the Tecnam, it's the aircraft we recommend most often for night training.
Tecnam P2008 JC
High wings and a superbly equipped cockpit. At night you'll appreciate the clear avionics and the view down to the ground.
Cessna 172 SP
A four-seat classic with Garmin G1000. The choice for anyone who wants to bring passengers along on a night navigation flight.
Diamond DA40
An economical four-seat aircraft with an excellent view from the cabin and modern avionics.
Cirrus SR22T
The most powerful aircraft in our fleet, with a whole-aircraft rescue parachute system.
Step by step
How is the Night rating program structured?
Most things are arranged before you even board the plane to Prague or Ostrava - so your stay is spent flying, not sorting out paperwork.
Before your departure
Pilot training enrollment
We will discuss the training conditions and answer all your questions. Contact us on WhatsApp and we will arrange everything together.
Pilot training payment options
You don't need to pay for your training in advance - you can pay as you fly.
PPL(A) licence holder
For night flying training, you must hold at least a Private Pilot Licence (PPL).
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Visa support
If needed, we will help you with your visa application.
Radiotelephony operator's licence
You need an RT card for radio communication in the aircraft. You can also complete the RT exam online.
Accommodation
We provide assistance with accommodation at the best prices.
After your arrival
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Airport pick-up service
Upon your arrival, a pick-up service will be waiting for you at the airport to comfortably take you to your accommodation.
Aircraft transition training
Conversion training to the aircraft type required for your Night rating.
Medical examination
We will schedule a Class 1 or Class 2 medical examination according to your preferences.
Flight training
After the aircraft type conversion, the night flying training takes place.
ICAO English certificate
During your training, we will help you obtain an ICAO English certificate with a minimum Level 4.
Obtaining the Night rating
Excellent - you are now qualified to fly at night.
Frequently asked questions
Most frequent questions about the Night rating
We do support non-EU students with the process of obtaining a student visa.
As soon as you hold a PPL(A) licence, we can arrange your training - get in touch on WhatsApp and we will find the nearest available dates.
The course itself is 3 days: 5 hours of night flying over two training nights, plus 2 hours of theory. We will always adapt the schedule to when you can travel.
ICAO English is the internationally standardized aviation English level required by ICAO for pilots (minimum Level 4 for normal operations). A radiotelephony (RT) card is a radio licence that authorizes you to use the aircraft radio and communicate with ATC using standard radiotelephony phraseology.
Accommodation is included in the Night rating package price, near the airport in Ostrava or Prague - together with our accommodation partners we can also arrange something more specific if you prefer.
Yes, you pay for your training as you fly. However, you must always have enough credit on your account to cover your scheduled flights.
A Class 1 medical is the higher standard required for commercial pilots and for students who plan to continue their training up to CPL or ATPL. A Class 2 medical is intended for private pilots and has slightly less stringent requirements. An initial Class 1 examination usually takes about one day, depending on additional tests, whereas an initial Class 2 examination typically takes around two hours.
Our flight school operates a fleet of 26 modern aircraft - Bristell, Cruiser, Diamond, Tecnam, Cessna and Cirrus - all equipped with state-of-the-art Garmin glass-cockpit avionics. We operate from bases at Prague Letňany and Ostrava Mošnov international airports. We have more than 20 flight instructors, some of whom also fly for airlines, private jets and air taxi operators. We always schedule training flexibly so that each instructor can provide their student with the maximum amount of knowledge needed for high-quality training.
No, there are no hidden costs. The package price already includes landing fees, handling, fuel and accommodation. Our pricing is fully transparent and students can always see every transaction in their student account throughout the training.
Where you will fly
Our training locations
Prague Letňany airport (LKLT)
Fifteen minutes from the city centre - the airfield sits at the last stop of metro line C.
Ostrava Mošnov airport (LKMT)
An international airport with a long runway - with accommodation available right near the hangar.
We look forward to seeing you
We are here - write to us…
Talk to us before you book your flights. We would rather spend twenty minutes planning your training properly than have you lose days to a schedule that never fitted.
Michal Kolařík
Training department
- +420 702 079 002
- info@aeroprague.com
- Weekdays 9:00 – 18:00 (CET)