Plain English Meaning

Flying at night by looking outside rather than relying on instruments, while staying clear of clouds and keeping enough visibility as required by the rules for nighttime flight.

Full Definition

Flight conducted at night under Visual Flight Rules, where the pilot navigates and maintains aircraft control by reference to the ground and horizon outside the cockpit, while complying with the cloud clearance and visibility minimums that apply during nighttime hours.

Context Anchor

Seen in preflight risk assessment, go/no-go decisions, personal minimums, and for any trip that may happen after .