(1) No person may act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers
during the period beginning 1 hour after sunset and ending 1 hour before sunrise,
unless within the preceding 90 days that person has made at least three takeoffs
and three landings to a full stop during the period beginning 1 hour after sunset
and ending 1 hour before sunrise, and --
That person acted as sole manipulator of the flight controls; and
The required takeoffs and landings were performed in an aircraft of the same category, class, and type (if a type
rating is required).
(2) The takeoffs and landings required by paragraph(1) of this section may be accomplished in a flight simulator that
is --
Approved by the Administrator for takeoffs and landings, if the visual system is adjusted to represent the period
described in paragraph (1) of this section; and
Used in accordance with an approved course conducted by a training center certificated under part 142 of this
chapter.
