Task A. Night Operations

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

8 elements

• PA.XI.A.K1
  Physiological aspects of vision related to night flying.
• PA.XI.A.K2
  Lighting systems identifying airports, runways, taxiways and obstructions, as well as pilot controlled lighting.
• PA.XI.A.K3
  Airplane equipment and lighting requirements for night operations.
• PA.XI.A.K4
  Personal equipment essential for night flight.
• PA.XI.A.K5
  Night orientation, navigation, chart reading techniques and methods for maintaining night vision effectiveness.
• PA.XI.A.K6
  Night taxi operations.
• PA.XI.A.K7
  Interpretation of traffic position and direction based solely on position lights.
• PA.XI.A.K8
  Visual illusions at night.

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

7 elements

• PA.XI.A.R1
  Collision hazards.
• PA.XI.A.R2
  Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
• PA.XI.A.R3
  Effect of visual illusions and night adaptation during all phases of night flying.
• PA.XI.A.R4
  Runway incursion.
• PA.XI.A.R5
  Night currency versus proficiency.
• PA.XI.A.R6
  Weather considerations specific to night operations.
• PA.XI.A.R7
  Inoperative equipment.