"Stuart King" wrote in message
m...
Yes, I am qualified. I am, however, going to maintain a healthy respect
for
all things that have killed others. A VFR pilot is also allowed to fly
over
the water at night in the US, as long as he maintains vis/cloud
separation.

I guess what I was wondering is if controllers are aware of the night VFR
over water hazard and if so, do they make special allowances for this.

You are responsible for only going when it is safe to do so. The controller
is concerned with traffic flows. However, if you ask the controller may be
able to give you an early turn.