Flight Instructor Airplane · Area II: Technical Subject Areas
Task M. Night Operations
FAA-S-ACS-25 · Effective 2024-05-31
Knowledge
What you should understand and be able to explain.
- AI.II.M.K1Physiological aspects of vision related to night flying.
- AI.II.M.K2Lighting systems identifying airports, runways, taxiways and obstructions, as well as pilot controlled lighting.
- AI.II.M.K3Airplane equipment and lighting requirements for night operations.
- AI.II.M.K4Personal equipment essential for night flight.
- AI.II.M.K5Night orientation, navigation, chart reading techniques and methods for maintaining night vision effectiveness.
- AI.II.M.K6Use of instruments to verify the aircraft attitude at night.
- AI.II.M.K7Visual illusions at night.
- AI.II.M.K8Night taxi operations.
- AI.II.M.K9Interpretation of traffic position and direction based solely on position lights.
Risk management
Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.
- AI.II.M.R1Inoperative equipment.
- AI.II.M.R2Weather considerations specific to night operations.
- AI.II.M.R3Collision hazards.
- AI.II.M.R4Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
- AI.II.M.R5Effect of visual illusions and night adaptation during all phases of night flying.
- AI.II.M.R6Runway incursion.
- AI.II.M.R7Night currency versus proficiency.
Skill elements and task objectives
This page covers knowledge and risk management. For the complete task, including skill standards, open the FAA document (PDF).