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1Under NAM-CAR Part 61 Subpart 24, which of the following is a mandatory requirement for the issue of a night rating?
A.Hold a valid pilot licence
B.Hold an Instrument Rating before applying
C.Complete only simulator-based training
D.Have logged 50 hours as pilot-in-command by day
Explanation: NAM-CAR 61.24.1(1) requires an applicant to hold a valid pilot licence, complete the prescribed training, pass the theoretical knowledge examination, and undergo the skills test. A night rating is issued on top of an existing licence, not in isolation.
2According to NAM-CAR 61.24.1(2), under whose auspices must night-rating training be completed?
A.An approved Aviation Training Organisation (ATO)
B.Any licensed flight instructor acting privately
C.A Designated Flight Examiner only
D.The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority without an ATO
Explanation: NAM-CAR 61.24.1(2) states that night-rating training must be completed under the auspices of an approved ATO. Syllabus detail is set out in Document NAM-CATS-FCL 61.
3How many hours of theoretical knowledge instruction does NAM-CAR 61.24.1(2) require for a night rating applicant?
A.Three hours
B.Five hours
C.Ten hours
D.Fifteen hours
Explanation: NAM-CAR 61.24.1(2)(a) requires five hours of theoretical knowledge instruction, together with the appropriate training set out in Document NAM-CATS-FCL 61.
4What is the minimum instrument instruction required for a Namibian night rating under NAM-CAR 61.24.1(2)?
A.5 hours
B.8 hours
C.10 hours
D.15 hours
Explanation: NAM-CAR 61.24.1(2)(b) requires not less than 10 hours of instrument instruction. This is separate from the five hours of theoretical knowledge instruction.
5Of the instrument instruction required for a Namibian night rating, what is the maximum that may be completed in an FSTD according to NAM-CAR 61.24.1(2)?
A.Not more than two hours
B.Not more than three hours
C.Not more than five hours
D.All ten hours may be in an FSTD
Explanation: NAM-CAR 61.24.1(2)(b) allows not more than five hours of the required instrument instruction to be completed in an FSTD. At least five hours must therefore be flown in an aircraft.
6Who administers the night-rating theoretical knowledge examination under NAM-CAR 61.24.3?
A.The approved ATO that provided the training
B.The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (the Authority)
C.Any Grade I flight instructor
D.The International Civil Aviation Organization
Explanation: NAM-CAR 61.24.3 requires the applicant to have passed the written examination on the theoretical knowledge requirements administered by the Authority.
7What is the pass mark for any theoretical knowledge examination referred to in NAM-CAR Part 61?
A.50 per cent
B.65 per cent
C.75 per cent
D.80 per cent
Explanation: NAM-CAR Part 61 states that the pass mark for any theoretical knowledge examination referred to in that Part is 75 per cent. This applies to the night-rating theory exam among others.
8Under NAM-CAR 61.24.4, to whom must a night-rating applicant demonstrate the required procedures and manoeuvres?
A.A designated examiner
B.Any commercial pilot
C.An ATO ground instructor only
D.An air traffic controller
Explanation: NAM-CAR 61.24.4(1) requires the applicant to demonstrate to a designated examiner the ability to perform the procedures and manoeuvres set out in Document NAM-CATS-FCL 61 to a standard appropriate to night-rating privileges.
9What night flying elements must the night-rating skills test include under NAM-CAR 61.24.4(2)?
A.One take-off and one landing by night
B.Three take-offs, three circuits and three landings by night
C.Five solo night circuits without an examiner
D.A night cross-country of any published distance
Explanation: NAM-CAR 61.24.4(2) requires the skills test to include a minimum of three take-offs, three circuits and three landings by night in an aircraft of the applicable category.
10May the instrument component of the night-rating skills test be conducted by day under NAM-CAR 61.24.4?
A.No — the entire skills test must be at night
B.Yes — if applicable, the instrument component may be conducted by day
C.Only if the applicant already holds an Instrument Rating
D.Only in an FSTD, never in an aircraft by day
Explanation: NAM-CAR 61.24.4(2) states that, if applicable, the instrument component of the skills test may be conducted by day, while the required night take-offs, circuits and landings remain night elements.

About the NCAA Namibia Night Rating Theory Exam

The Namibia NCAA Night Rating theoretical knowledge examination is the written assessment required by NAM-CARs regulation 61.24.3 before issue of a night rating. Applicants must also complete ATO theoretical and flight training under 61.24.1 — including five hours of theoretical knowledge instruction, not less than 10 hours of instrument instruction (of which not more than five hours may be in an FSTD per the gazette text), night take-off and landing practice, and a skills test. The Part 61 pass mark is 75%. This free bank is an English-language multiple-choice study aid — not an official NCAA paper or a substitute for night flight training.

Exam sponsor: Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Single rating-specific written theoretical knowledge examination under NAM-CARs Part 61 Subpart 24, separate from the practical night skills test in 61.24.4. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation — not an official NCAA paper or a substitute for dual night/instrument training and the skills test.

Time Limit

Set under NCAA / NAM-CATS-FCL 61 examination arrangements. Confirm exact time with your ATO.

Passing Score

75% for any theoretical knowledge examination under NAM-CARs Part 61

Exam / Certification Fees

As prescribed in NAM-CAR Part 187 for examinations arranged by the Director for any pilot licence or rating, charged per subject. The NCAA brought a new Part 187 fee schedule into effect on 17 July 2026, so any older circulated N$ figure is out of date; confirm the current gazetted amount with NCAA PEL or your ATO before booking.

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Night Air Law and Part 61 Subpart 24 Requirements

Eligibility, training minima, privileges, and Part 61 examination rules for the night rating.

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Night Meteorology and Local Weather Hazards

Nocturnal cooling, fog, inversions, katabatic winds, and night VFR weather risks.

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Human Performance, Vision and Night Illusions

Dark adaptation, scotopic vision, scanning, and classic night visual/vestibular illusions.

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Aircraft and Aerodrome Lighting and Instrument Fundamentals

Nav/anti-collision lights, runway lighting cues, and instrument scan for night VFR.

Preparing for the NCAA Namibia Night Rating Theory Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 75% for any theoretical knowledge examination under NAM-CARs Part 61
  • Assessment: Single rating-specific written theoretical knowledge examination under NAM-CARs Part 61 Subpart 24, separate from the practical night skills test in 61.24.4. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation — not an official NCAA paper or a substitute for dual night/instrument training and the skills test.
  • Time limit: Set under NCAA / NAM-CATS-FCL 61 examination arrangements. Confirm exact time with your ATO.
  • Exam / certification fees: As prescribed in NAM-CAR Part 187 for examinations arranged by the Director for any pilot licence or rating, charged per subject. The NCAA brought a new Part 187 fee schedule into effect on 17 July 2026, so any older circulated N$ figure is out of date; confirm the current gazetted amount with NCAA PEL or your ATO before booking. Official sources

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NCAA Namibia Night Rating Theory: Suggested Study Strategy

1Memorise the Subpart 24 minima from the gazette text: 5 hours theory instruction, ≥10 hours instrument instruction, ≤5 hours FSTD credit, plus the skills test pathway.
2Drill night vision physiology: rods/cones, dark adaptation time, off-centre scanning, and why white light destroys night vision.
3Learn the classic illusions — somatogravic (false climb on acceleration), autokinesis, and black-hole approaches — and the instrument cross-check defence.
4Connect meteorology to night ops: radiation fog, inversions, and katabatic drainage winds after sunset.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does NAM-CARs Subpart 24 require for a night rating?

Regulation 61.24.1 requires a valid pilot licence, ATO training as set out in Document NAM-CATS-FCL 61 (including five hours of theoretical knowledge instruction and not less than 10 hours of instrument instruction, of which not more than five hours may be in an FSTD), proof of passing the theoretical knowledge examination in 61.24.3, and a skills test under 61.24.4.

Who administers the night-rating theory exam?

Regulation 61.24.3 states that an applicant must have passed the written examination on the theoretical knowledge requirements administered by the Authority (Namibia Civil Aviation Authority).

What is the pass mark?

NAM-CARs Part 61 sets the pass mark for any theoretical knowledge examination referred to in that Part at 75 percent.

Is this bank the official NCAA night-rating paper?

No. It is an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation covering night-rating theoretical knowledge. It does not simulate official paper length, timing, or NCAA delivery systems, and it cannot replace dual night/instrument training or the skills test.