SFCL.210 TMG night rating

• Regulation (EU) 2020/358 found in: Sailplane Rule Book - Part-SAO Part-SFCL CS-22 (Nov 2022)

SFCL.210 TMG night rating Regulation (EU) 2020/358 (a) 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. (b) 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: (i) One hour of cross-country navigation with at least 1 dual cross-country flight of at least 50 km (27 NM); (ii) Five solo take-offs; and (iii) Five solo full-stop landings. (c) 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. (d) 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.