Radio Telephony
Good use of the radio - concisely communicating the correct information at the right time using the standard formats, is an important contribution to safety. More many it is source of pride and satisfaction in itself.
Good use of the radio - concisely communicating the correct information at the right time using the standard formats, is an important contribution to safety. More many it is source of pride and satisfaction in itself.
Below are:
Below are:
- Online training
- "Am I ready for the exam?"
- Link to SRG 1171
- RT related links
Training
Training
I am happy to provide zoom based training for the practical FRTOL exam. I am an ex CAA examiner, currently work as an Air- Ground Operator at Enstone (ROCC) and am a FI(S)
Note also that each year the British Gliding Association provides an online training course for a nominal fee. It is delivered during the winter over six evenings. While aimed at the glider pilot it is relevant to all including power pilots - I thoroughly recommend this course and its associated training materials. Click here for details BGA online coure
Note also that each year the British Gliding Association provides an online training course for a nominal fee. It is delivered during the winter over six evenings. While aimed at the glider pilot it is relevant to all including power pilots - I thoroughly recommend this course and its associated training materials. Click here for details BGA online coure
'Self-teach' resources
'Self-teach' resources
Am I ready for the practical examination?
Am I ready for the practical examination?
Can I write out the formats (structure) of the following?
Can I write out the formats (structure) of the following?
- Initial call
- Full call
- Position report
- VDF call
- Emergency call
When practicing do I use these terms when I should and not use them inappropriately?
When practicing do I use these terms when I should and not use them inappropriately?
- Roger
- Affirm
- Wilco
When practicing do I know when to prefix my calls with:
When practicing do I know when to prefix my calls with:
- The call sign of the ground station
- My call sign?
When practicing am I fluent and do I reliably and correctly place my call sign at the beginning or at the end of a transmission as appropriate?
When practicing am I fluent and do I reliably and correctly place my call sign at the beginning or at the end of a transmission as appropriate?
The above is not comprehensive but if you can answer 'yes' to all these questions then you are well on your way to being ready for the exam
The above is not comprehensive but if you can answer 'yes' to all these questions then you are well on your way to being ready for the exam
Finally, see SRG 1171 and use as a guide - make sure you understand and can deliver everything in section 2
Finally, see SRG 1171 and use as a guide - make sure you understand and can deliver everything in section 2