How many night flights, takeoffs, and landings are required to legally fly at night?

To legally conduct night flights, the regulation typically requires a pilot to complete a specific number of night flying experience that includes both takeoffs and landings. The requirement of five nighttime takeoffs and five night landings is a common standard in aviation regulations, including those in UAE Air Law. This regulation is designed to ensure that a pilot has adequate experience operating an aircraft during nighttime conditions, which can be significantly different from daytime flying due to reduced visibility and changes in atmospheric conditions.

By requiring five night takeoffs and five night landings, the regulation ensures that pilots are familiar with the specific challenges associated with flying at night, such as managing navigation with less visual reference and anticipating the need for in-flight adjustments that are often made during low-light conditions. This requirement helps to enhance the safety and competence of pilots before they are allowed to operate aircraft during nighttime, thus fulfilling the regulatory body's mandate for aviation safety.