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Old 04-02-2007, 09:30 PM
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Ewfflyer
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Flying at night is great........

One:Night-MEL-PIC looks better than anything on a resume
Two:Night is best for getting approaches into many airports
Three:You can see the other guy 10 X's easier @ night
Four:Get to have interesting chat on 123.45 with all the freight guys!
Five:24hr FBO's with microwaved food in the vending machines, yum yum!
Six:Engine-out practice at night is well, freaky, but don't do it if you can't handle it in daylight, otherwise a great proficiency builder
Seven:Typically, the weather at night is much nicer, smoother, and clearer, just because the lack of convective action. Always the exception, but more likely than not. Then again, when weather strikes, you can see the lightning better at night
Eight:You pretty much rule the night, any request you make, will most likely be granted. Great time to get training done of any sorts.

Ok, obviously I'm a freight dog, but I love what I do, and definately feel at home from dusk til dawn, even though sometimes I'm at both ends of that spectrum. Have fun, get your time, and stay safe!
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