Good radio telephony is an important part of being a great pilot. Furthermore a UK pilot licence is not much use without a Flight Radio Telephony Operator Licence (FRTOL). Find out why as RT examiner, flight instructor and experienced commercial pilot Neil McKenzie talks to me about the standard of radio telephony required to pass the RT Exam, how to prepare and what to expect. This will also be very useful to licensed pilots wanting to keep up with current standards which changed in 2023.

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Links to the key documents referred to:

CAP1585e Radio telephony examiner list https://publicapps.caa.co.uk/docs/33/CAP%201585e%20RT.pdf

CAP2325 Guidance for FRTOL Practical Test Candidates https://publicapps.caa.co.uk/modalapplication.aspx?appid=11&mode=detail&id=11185

CAP413 Radiotelephony Manual https://publicapps.caa.co.uk/docs/33/CAP413%20E23%20A1%2026Nov2020.pdf 

SRG1171 Flight Radiotelephony (Communications) Training Syllabus - Training Record - Prior to booking the FRTOL Practical Test, the candidate must complete and present this form to the FRTOL Examiner.
This form confirms that the minimum required Radiotelephony training has been completed prior to the Practical Test, it also confirms to the FRTOL Examiner that the candidate is aware of the subject matter and knowledge required to pass the Practical Test. This form must be signed by the person at the ATO, DTO or Training Provider responsible for the training. Candidates who are not undergoing a recognised course of pilot training may self-certify. However, it is the responsibility of the FRTOL Examiner to first verify through questioning that the candidate has reached a satisfactory level of knowledge prior to attempting the Practical Test.
Self-Declaration candidates are recommended to undergo FRTOL training at a CAA ATO or DTO prior to undertakhttps://publicapps.caa.co.uk/modalapplication.aspx?appid=11&mode=detail&id=998

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