FRTOL Practical Test

FRTOL Practical Test

£240.00 inc. VAT

The Flight Radio Telephony Radio Licence or ‘FRTOL’ is typically issued alongside a PPL or NPPL. The FRTOL can also be issued as a stand alone licence for those who may wish to operate the radio whilst a friend or partner is flying or for helicopter etc. Almat Flying Academy is able to offer all training required for the FRTOL as well as the CAA practical exam. Non-members are required to take our brush up and mock session first.

Description

The Test

The test is conducted by a UK CAA certified FRTOL examiner at our test centre in Coventry Airport, Warwickshire. On the day of the assessment the candidate will be required to prove to the examiner that they have satisfied all of the pre-requisites listed below. Once the examiner is satisfied they will conduct a short briefing outlining how the test will be conducted.

The test will consist of the examiner simulating a VFR flight in the classroom and the candidate being required to demonstrate all of the required RT calls. Conducted in two separate rooms with the candidate and examiner using a form of two way communication to simulate the use of an aircraft radio.

Once the practical element is complete the examiner will confirm understanding with a short session of questioning. The examiner will then advise the candidate of the result and if the candidate has met the required standard, issue a proof of pass which needs to be sent to the UK CAA in order to issue a FRTOL.

Pre-Requisites

In order to be eligible for issue of the FRTOL practical test you must meet the following requirements / bring the following with you. If you have some of these items missing you may need to book one of our brush up / mock exam courses first:

  • Non-members must complete our brush up and mock test before submitting the final.
  • Be at least 16 years of age.
  • Photo id e.g. a passport or driving licence.
  • Be in possession of a completed / valid form SRG 1171 which is signed by a UK registered ATO or DTO. You can get this from us through one of our brush up / mock exam courses.
  • Have passed the PPL Communications theoretical exam (this must be completed before the practical exam, and a 24 month validity period applies for the licence issue)
  • If English is not your first language you will need to provide proof of English Language Proficiency (ELP) level 4,5 or 6. You can do the mock / final and provide it afterwards but the FRTOL cannot be issued without it.  We do not offer ELP assessments but we recommend On Track Aviation. The ELP certificate must still be valid on the day of the FRTOL practical test.

The candidate is also expected to bring:

    • A current edition CAA VFR 1:500,000 aeronautical chart, region as agreed with the examiner. In certain circumstances, such as tests for Helicopter pilot candidates, 1:250,000 charts may be used at the discretion of the FRTOL examiner by prior agreement.
    • Chart, pens and rule
    • Note paper and pen