What must a pilot-in-command complete at night while carrying passengers?

For a pilot-in-command to carry passengers at night, specific experience requirements must be fulfilled to ensure safety and proficiency. These requirements state that the pilot must have completed a minimum of five takeoffs and landings at night within the preceding six months.

This is particularly important because night flying presents unique challenges, such as reduced visibility and the need for greater reliance on instruments compared to daytime operations. By completing five takeoffs and landings, the pilot demonstrates sufficient recent experience and maintains familiarity with night operations, including approach and landing techniques under the different conditions that night flying entails.

The other options fall short of the regulatory requirement specified for night operations with passengers, making five the minimum necessary to ensure safety standards are upheld and competence is confirmed.