How do pilots see at night during flight?
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There are a few ways.
An instrument takeoff and approach is what I’d wager is most common. You are going to published waypoints and ATC (air traffic control) is tracking you and giving you modifications to your route as necessary to make sure you’re away from other vehicles or obstacles.
You could just fly unaided. It’s wild and beautiful flying over the country side with no aids.
I have flown a bit with night vision. Ours in particular had a minus blue filter, so blues and greens were extremely muted. Our cockpit lighting was blue, so it didn’t wash out the night vision. I landed in farmers fields (with permission) right next to cattle while under night vision. Cool experience.
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