CAA-authorised examiners
FRTOL and RT examiner services
Our in-house CAA-authorised FRTOL and RT examiners carry out the radio practical exam you need for the initial issue of a pilot's licence.
- £250
- official RT practical test
- In person
- at a DTO or ATO, or we come to you
The exam
Your radio practical, examined by us
Here at Easy PPL Ground School we have our own CAA-authorised FRTOL and RT examiners, who carry out the radio practical exam required for the initial issue of a pilot's licence.
Your questions
Everything you need to know
1Where can I do the practical exam?
Under current CAA rules the exam must be held at a UK Declared or Approved Training Organisation (DTO or ATO). We can provide a suitable location in the south of England at flying clubs we're affiliated with, or, if you prefer, we can come to you.2Can anyone sit the exam? Are there any prerequisites?
You must have passed the written Communications paper before sitting the practical exam, and we'll need to see evidence of this before the exam starts.
You'll also need a completed and signed copy of CAA form SRG1171.
3Can I sit the Communications written paper with you before the practical exam?
Yes. Our radio examiners are authorised by the CAA to examine the written paper as well as the practical exam. You can only sit the practical once you've passed the written exam. If you've already passed it elsewhere, that's fine too: just bring evidence of your pass to the practical exam.4Can I do the exam remotely, on Zoom?
Unfortunately not. The UK CAA has decided the radio practical exam must be done at an approved training organisation: online and remote exams are strictly not allowed.5What do I need to bring?
- A current edition CAA VFR 1:500,000 aeronautical chart, for the region agreed with the FRTOL examiner in advance.
- Chart pens and rulers.
- Note paper and a pen.
- Personal photo identification.
- A completed and signed SRG1171.
- Evidence of your pass in the Communications exam, if you've already passed it.
6When will I know if I've passed?
We'll tell you straight away at the end of the exam, and debrief you fully: the topics and areas that went well, and those that need improving.7Can I do some brush-up training right before the exam?
Yes! Our examiner can take you through brush-up training in person, and once you've completed it you can sit the official practical exam straight away. See our RT practical exam preparation.8Do you offer discounts for flying schools?
Yes, we do! If you need an FRTOL or RT examiner to come to your school, please get in touch.
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Plus mileage if we come to you and travel more than 100 miles.
See our terms for one-to-one courses and exams. Anything unclear? Contact us.
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