Elements and Performance Criteria
- Select, operate and monitor navigation aids/systems
- Navigate the aircraft in Night VFR
- Cockpit and instrument lighting are adjusted to allow reference to documentation, instruments and lookout
- Aircraft position fix is determined visually or with reference to navigation aid/system
- Tracks are intercepted to and from visually or with reference to navigation aids/systems
- Track is maintained within tolerances specified in AIP
- Timings are recorded, assessed and revised as required
- Station passage is recognised
- GPS/DME arc procedure is performed within tolerances specified in AIP if applicable
- Planned route above Lowest Safe Altitude (LSALT) is maintained in accordance with NVFR
- Route and destination weather conditions are monitored and appropriate actions are executed
- Descent point is calculated and/or amended
- Conduct a diversion to revised route or alternate aerodrome at night
- Requirement for an unplanned diversion is recognised and confirmed
- Route to alternate aerodrome, navigation aid and /or revised track is determined
- Planned route maintains height above LSALT in accordance with regulations while flying under NVFR
- Flight planned route is diverted to track to alternate aerodrome, navigation aid and/or aerodrome
- Operational information for alternate aerodrome/s is reviewed and applied according to regulations and/or operator procedures
- Fuel plan is reviewed and amended according to regulations and/or operator procedures
- Make visual departure at night
- Make visual approach at night
- Comply with Air Traffic Control rules and procedures for NVFR flights
- Manage hazardous weather conditions