On Thu, 4 Mar 2004, Marc Lattoni wrote:

As a VFR only pilot, I thought it pointless to get a night rating due to the
potential difficulties of encountering a "black hole" and not having the
skills to get back to safety. But our flight school encourages us to
experience the beauty of night flying on clear nights.

Just wondering, how many VFR only pilots have and USE a night rating?

I added the Night Rating right after getting my PPL; I've been
in and out of currency ever since. The trouble is that most people aren't
interested in flying at night - "there'll be nothing to see!" - and I like
sharing my flights. (my wallet likes shared flights too...)

I'm currently out of night currency again (as of the end of Jan/04) but
I'm going do my legal minimums for currency sometime this month. I'm also
incredibly aware that there's a huge gap between 'legal currency' and
'practical currency'. I'll fly at least one solo night XC again before
taking pax up at night...

Brian - PP-ASEL/Night