FI Night Rating
Teach for night rating
Overview
FI Night Rating
Flight Instructor with Night FI Rating can teach for night rating. Beforehand, he/she must hold a night rating and complete a qualified course demonstrating abilities to deliver high quality knowledge. With top-class instructors at British Aviation Academy, we'll make sure to give you excellent experience.
Timeframes
Timelines and Duration.
1h
Ground school
3h
Flight instruction
Costs
Course Pricing.
Course price
£825
Based on Grob 115B. Excludes landing fees.
Price includes
- 1 hour ground school and 3 hours flight instruction per FI Night Rating syllabus
Price excludes
- Landing fees (£20 per touch-and-go or landing at Fowlmere)
- Additional £25/hour when training for an EASA licence
- Flying beyond the standard syllabus or on higher-rate aircraft
Aircraft
Meet the Training Fleet.
Course Details
Structure and Certifications.
Prerequisites
The FI Night Rating course prerequisites are:
- Hold at least the licence and the rating for which flight instruction is to be given
- Be entitled to act as PIC on the aircraft during flight instruction
- Hold a valid night rating
- Hold an FI certificate
- Have completed the FI Assessment of Competence (AoC)
Ground training
The course includes 1 hour of ground school with a dedicated, suitably rated FI — night operations briefing aligned to the Night Rating syllabus and instructional technique for teaching at night.
Flight training
3 hours of flight instruction, typically lessons from the Night Rating syllabus required for proficient operations at night.
Training is normally in our Grob 115B, Cessna 152 or Piper PA-38.
Privileges & validity
On completion you may give instruction at night, including for the issue of the night rating, in accordance with your FI privileges.
This qualification remains valid as long as your FI certificate remains valid — there are no separate renewal or revalidation requirements for the FI night privilege.
Frequenty Asked Questions
Your questions answered.
What must I hold before I start?
An FI certificate, a valid night rating, entitlement to act as PIC on the training aircraft, and a completed FI Assessment of Competence (AoC).
Is the AoC included in the course price?
No — you must already have completed your FI AoC before this course. This package covers the FI Night Rating training only.
Which aircraft?
Typically our Grob 115B, Cessna 152 or Piper PA-38. The quoted price is based on the Grob; other types are available at the applicable hourly rate.
What about landing fees and EASA?
Landing fees are £20 per touch-and-go or landing at Fowlmere. An additional £25/hour applies when training for an EASA licence where applicable.
Do I need to renew the FI night privilege?
No separate renewal — it remains valid while your FI certificate remains valid.
How do I book?
Email bookings@britishaerobaticacademy.com or call +44 (0)1763 208 281.