In rec.aviation.student Peter MacPherson wrote:
I'm a CFI and was curious how many CFI's sign their students off for
flying solo at night. I personally don't feel comfortable doing it.

Thanks,
Pete

Uncomfortable, then don't sign them off! Most students truly do not
have enough night experience to be flying solo at night. I think the
good judgement kicks in at about 10 hours of night time.

Conversely, about 1/2 my private training time was night, so I got
signed off for solo night. :-) The DPE re-checked the numbers on my
8710, and they agreed with my logbook, and I have been night current
and comfortable at night ever since (1975).

Best regards,

Jer/ "Flight instruction and mountain flying are my vocation!" Eberhard

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