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PA.XI.A.R5FAA-S-ACS-6C · Nov 2023Risk management

Night currency versus proficiency.

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Night currency versus proficiency.

Bottom line

If a pilot's required currency events occurred five months ago, the pilot may lack the proficiency to make the flight safely. Pilots can track night hours and night landings in a certification, training, and experience summary and use that information to set personal minimums. Do not fly into dusk or darkness unless proficient in the use of flight instruments.

FAA references

  1. RMH ch. 3 (pp. 3-4–3-5) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-14) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. PHAK ch. 17 (pp. 17-9–17-10) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  4. RMH ch. 2 (p. 2-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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