Elements and Performance Criteria
- Taxi at night
- Instrument/cockpit lighting are adjusted to an appropriate level for taxiing
- ATC instructions and manoeuvres of the aircraft on the ground at night within the approved movement area as defined by aerodrome ground lighting are complied with
- Aircraft lighting to identify obstructions, other aircraft and taxiway and runway limits is used as required
- Aircraft is taxied at a speed which allows for an adequate lookout to be maintained to avoid obstructions
- Take off at night
- Aircraft is lined up correctly in centre of runway in take-off direction
- Line up checks appropriate to night take-off are completed
- Take-off by reference to flare path/runway lighting and aircraft instruments is executed
- Aircraft is rotated at manufacturers recommended speed
- Climb attitude and control aircraft in climb, after take-off solely by reference to instruments is completed
- Alignment with runway by visual reference and lookout is established and maintained
- After take-off, checks are performed at a safe height
- Land at night, with and without the use of aircraft landing lights
- Make go-around
- Activate Pilot Activated Lighting (PAL)
- Manage emergency situations at night