SFCL.210 TMG night rating

SPL holders with privileges to fly TMGs shall only exercise their TMG privileges in VFR conditions at night if they hold a TMG night rating in accordance with this point.

Applicants for a TMG night rating shall first complete a training course at an ATO or a DTO. The course shall comprise:

1. theoretical knowledge instruction in flying in visual flight rules (VFR) conditions at night;

2. at least five hours of flight time in TMGs at night, including at least three hours of dual instruction, including at least:

   1. One hour of cross-country navigation with at least 1 dual cross-country flight of at least 50 km (27 NM);

   2. Five solo take-offs; and

   3. Five solo full-stop landings.

[Editorial note: in point (b) above, “or a DTO” will be replaced by “, a DTO or a Gliding Club” on 15 September 2025]

To complete the training at night, an SPL holder shall first complete the basic instrument flight training necessary for the issue of a private pilot licence (PPL) in accordance with the provisions of Annex I (Part‑FCL) to Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011.

Applicants for a TMG night rating in accordance with this point shall receive full credit towards the requirements of paragraphs (b) and (c) if they hold a night rating in accordance with point FCL.810 of Annex I (Part‑FCL) to Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 or if they have fulfilled all the requirements for the issue of that rating.