Originally Posted by
Whopity
What was this special night rating, who issued it and what was it called? ...
This was generally translated as Day VFR!
Point 1 - Mary was talking about the UK night rating not an FAA rating (as it is part of the PPL)
Point 2 - It should have been translated as - generally the same privileges as a UK PPL I.e. Day VMC VFR or IFR in class G, night VMC IFR in class G, Day VMC in class D, night VMC in class D zones under SVFR. Day or Night IMC in class G if you hold an IR, Day or Night IMC in class D areas and zones if you apply for an IMCr (now IR(R)). Now under EASA much simpler privileges but more admin to implement.