Solar Eclipse

[Wastegate]

I have a trip planned to NSW from WA on December 4th. I plan to refuel at CDU at about 0800 UTC. Will I have to be night current to land at CDU during the eclipse? Does anyone know the legalities surrounding flight during the "hours of darkness" that occur during a total solar eclipse?

[RYAN TCAD]

Good question, - call CASA on 131-757.

[karrank]

Best to check with the ad operator also. As of 2 weeks ago they were expecting 400 flights (if the weather is good). Hell of a queue for the bog.

[Bevan666]

Given that it will be mostly dark, you will need a night rating to land during the eclipse. But also remember that totality will last for ~30 seconds, so it isnt going to be that dark for that long.

As for YCDU and the eclipse, I'll be there with bells on - flying in mid-afternoon in a bonanza. Any other pruuuners going?

Bevan..

[I Fly]

I though that first light and last light was when the sun centre is 6 degrees below the horizon.

[lackov]

Yeah, though the regulatory definition also allows for local effects. I guess it depends on how 'local' you consider the moon to be!

[Towering Q]

Is the sun small enough to hide 6 degrees below the moon's horizon? I must check that regulatory definition, always guaranteed to provide a good bowel motion.