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Apr 27, 2018 · 4 Answers. Sorted by: 11. According to this handy document from EASA, night is defined as: …the period between the end of evening civil twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight, or such other period between sunset and sunrise as may be prescribed by the appropriate authority, as defined by the Member State.
- According to this handy document from EASA, night is defined as: …the period between the end of evening civil twilight and the beginning of mornin...
- For europe the night is defined in the standardized european rules of the air (SERA, VO(EU) 923-2012) in the following way: ‘night’ means the hour...
- CAP393 UK In paragraph (5) confirms "night time" as 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise.
FAR 91.157, special VFR weather minimums, uses this definition with the caveat that in Alaska, the Sun must be 6° or more below the horizon; FAR 1.1 defines night as "the time between the end of evening civil twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight, as published in the "Air Almanac, converted to local time"
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Nigerian Air Force Gulma drone
Constructed by the Nigerian Air Force, the Gulma drone bears an external resemblance to the Aerostar and was first unveiled in 2013. It was used as a testbed to gain experience in UAV technology and eventually evolved into the more advanced Tsaigumi. There are four cameras on board. A Gimbal camera below the Fuselage, a GoPro 3+ on the Horizontal Stabilizer, a GoPro 3 on the left wing, and a GoPro 2 on the bottom of the fuselage, just behind the Gimbal Camera. The type is useful in aerial ima...
The RQ-11 Raven is a lightweight unmanned aircraft system (UAS), designed for quick deployment by dismounted infantry troops. In 2015, a video surfaced online showing the Nigerian Air Force personnel operating what looks like an RQ-11 Raven UAV.
The Nigerian Air Force is using the Chinese-made Mugin commercial UAVs for initial training. The Mugin fixed wing UAV is capable of carrying a wide variety of payload configurations and offers extended flight times.
By improving their flying skills under night-time conditions, they could better aid the people of Nigeria. First, to provide full night-time flights, the NAF required an airfield lighting system that had the lowest up front running and lifetime costs. They needed to be able to easily remove and relocate this new system as needed.
1 SENTENCE DEFINITION: Night Vision Systems: Technology that enhances a pilot’s ability to see in low-light or nighttime conditions by amplifying available light or by using infrared technology. CATEGORY: Aviation Weather and Technology | SUB CATEGORY: Aviation Technology
It’s important because we have to log night flying time. In fact, we often have to log it to meet requirements and get credit for various certificates and ratings. The FAA’s definition, according to the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), and the Pilot/Controller glossary goes as follows: “The time between the end of evening civil ...
