"Rob" wrote:

I fly out of DVT also.

Me too.

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The little bumps right off the east end of Deer Valley can be quite
intimidating at night (and take note of this current NOTAM: DVT 08/021
DVT HILL UNKN .5 E LGTS OTS TIL 0609302359). I keep a feel for flying
around them in the dark by regularly practicing touch-and-go's at
sunset. Get a few landings in while they're still clearly visible, and
you'll have a feel for their height and location relative to your
departure profile as it gets dark. On a high DA day the bumps off the
end of 7L (the short north runway) are very much a factor.

Yes, not a good airport for night operations. The PAPI's are your friends on 25L/R. If I'm just doing night
currency stop and go's, I'll use the south runway, (or go over to Glendale!)

Mike