Thread drift? NVFR
It's been quite a few years since I did my M/E NVFR, but a CPL holder, continuing NVFR instruction, with 15-20 hours of instruction already, and still doesn't have the sticker in the book?
That doesn't seem right?!
Also, don't they teach how to get LSALT enroute? I know you can't always do that, but surely instead of planning A to B and having to spend 10-15 overhead A to get to LSALT isn't terribly efficient, when you could plan one or several intermediate points along the way with lower LSALTs? Same applies for night arrivals? Accurate fuel planning would still be important, in either of these scenarios! When the time comes to use the NVFR rating, you might not be able to take full fuel if its conducted entirely at night, or if you're just using it to extend your hours of operation, by the time you've arrived after dark and have to divert, knowing how much fuel you have would be fairly important?!