Originally Posted by
Lt. Kije
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The regs say that if you have them down in VMC, upon entering IMC you have to flip them out of the way; you can't stay aided in IMC.
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I'm curious, where is that regulation?
AFAIK, the only time NVG use is "required" is when performing an operation for the purpose of meeting part 61 experience requirements. Otherwise, an operator's GOM will stipulate when NVGs must be used.