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• Night VFR flying requires special consideration. It presents additional hazards that must be identified and assessed. Generally, such operations should only be undertaken by pilots that are certificated, current, and proficient in night flying. Even for experienced pilots, night VFR operations should only be conducted in unrestricted visibility, favorable winds, both on the surface and aloft, and no turbulence. If a night VFR flight is attempted but the weather is marginal or poor, the pilot and the aircraft should be certified and equipped to fly IFR. The most notable risk with night VFR flights is spatial disorientation that may lead to loss of control and controlled flight into terrain.