Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Practice Exam

A newly certificated commercial pilot without an instrument rating is permitted to carry passengers for hire during daylight hours, with no restrictions based on distance or radius. At night, however, additional considerations apply due to the pilot's lack of instrument training, which is crucial to ensure safety in less favorable visibility conditions.

The rationale for this allowance is that daytime flying typically presents more favorable visibility and is less complex than nighttime flying. As such, a newly certificated pilot can operate with fewer restrictions during the day. However, without an instrument rating, carrying passengers at night would pose a greater risk due to the challenges of navigation and visibility. Therefore, even though aviation regulations allow such activities during daylight, the limitations of the pilot's experience and training mean that nighttime operations for carrying passengers should typically involve a higher level of proficiency than is currently held.

This regulatory framework emphasizes the importance of obtaining the proper training and experience before operating commercially at night, ensuring that safety remains the priority.