Night VFR

Night VFR, or night visual flight rules (NVFR), are the rules under which flight primarily by visual reference is done at night.

In many countries, VFR flight at night is not permitted, in which case night flying is by instrument flight rules (IFR) only which, in almost all countries, requires an instrument rating. Exceptions are Canada, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.

CASA's Ruling for Australia states that:

In addition, as set out below, aircraft flown under the V.F.R. at night require:
• a landing light;
• illumination for all instruments and equipment, used by the flight crew that is essential for the safe operation of the aircraft;
• lights in all passenger compartments;
• an electric torch for each crew member; and
• such other equipment as CASA directs in the interests of safety. In respect of an aircraft that is not equipped as above, CASA may give permission, subject to such conditions (if any) as are specified in the permission, for the aircraft to be flown under the V.F.R by day or by night.