14 CFR · Part 61

14 CFR § 61.131

Exceptions to the night flying requirements.

This reproduces published FAA reference text for study. It does not replace the current official FAA publication or regulation.

(a)

Subject to the limitations of paragraph (b) of this section, a person is not required to comply with the night flight training requirements of this subpart if the person receives flight training in and resides in the State of Alaska.

(b)

A person who receives flight training in and resides in the State of Alaska but does not meet the night flight training requirements of this section:

(1)

May be issued a pilot certificate with the limitation “night flying prohibited.”

(2)

Must comply with the appropriate night flight training requirements of this subpart within the 12-calendar-month period after the issuance of the pilot certificate. At the end of that period, the certificate will become invalid for use until the person complies with the appropriate night flight training requirements of this subpart. The person may have the “night flying prohibited” limitation removed if the person—

(i)

Accomplishes the appropriate night flight training requirements of this subpart; and

(ii)

Presents to an examiner a logbook or training record endorsement from an authorized instructor that verifies accomplishment of the appropriate night flight training requirements of this subpart.

Reflects the eCFR edition current as of July 6, 2026. Retrieved from ecfr.gov on July 17, 2026.