Examinations conducted in accordance with CAA standards and regulations
Courses & Exams
We aim to please, so if you have a requirement that is not listed, or would like one to one instruction, we can produce a training plan suited specifically to your needs. Tell us what you would like and we will provide the training for you.
All courses below require a prior basic understanding and knowledge of the CAP413, and all other pre-course reading material supplied.
Fixed wing pilots | Fixed wing pilots (commercial / IFR) | Rotary wing pilots | Microlight & Glider pilots | Balloon pilots | Engineers | Air/Ground certificate of competence
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Fixed wing pilots
Zero – FRTOL
Includes approximately 8 hours tuition, practice written exam, CAA written examination, practice practical exam, CAA practical examination.
Course duration: Two days
Lunch: Included both days
Half way there?
One day course - If you have passed the CAA written communications paper, this could be ideal for you.
Including approximately 4 hours tuition, RT knowledge quiz, practice practical examination, CAA practical examination.
RT Induction evening
If you are new to general aviation and confused by all this radio chatter, come along for an evening introduction to the basic radiotelephony (RT) principles involved. You will be given instruction on terminology used and examples of the scenarios you may face in the early stages of your pilot training. You can also expect an insight into what is expected from you in the latter parts of your training. A must for all beginners!Just the exams please!
The majority of candidates prefer to take a practice practical RT exam and depending on how this goes, sit the CAA practical exam. This drastically increases your chances of passing first time, however, if you are just after the CAA test, just let us know!
Fixed wing pilots (commercial / IFR)
Zero – FRTOL
Includes approximately 8 hours tuition, practice written exam, CAA written examination, practice practical exam, CAA practical examination. Course duration: Two days
Lunch: Included both days
Half way there? Working towards a JAA Frozen ATPL?
If you have passed the CAA ATPL/CPL written communications paper, this could be ideal for you.Including approximately 4 hours tuition, RT knowledge quiz, practice practical examination, CAA practical examination.
Course duration: One day
Just the exams please!
The majority of candidates prefer to take a practice practical exam and depending on how this goes, sit the CAA practical exam. This drastically increases your chances of passing first time, however, if you are just after the CAA test, just let us know!
Rotary wing pilots
Zero – FRTOL
Two day course – Including approximately 8 hours tuition, practice written exam, CAA written examination, practice practical exam, CAA practical examination.Course duration: Two days
Lunch: Included both days
Half way there?
If you have passed the CAA written communications paper, this could be ideal for you.Including approximately 4 hours tuition, RT knowledge quiz, practice practical examination, CAA practical examination.
Course duration: One day
RT Induction evening
If you are new to general aviation and confused by all this radio chatter, come along for an evening introduction to the basic principles involved. You will be given instruction on terminology used and examples of the scenarios you may face in the early stages of your pilot training. You can also expect an insight into what is expected from you in the latter parts of your training. A must for all beginners!Just the exams please!
The majority of candidates prefer to take a practice practical exam and depending on how this goes, sit the CAA practical exam. This drastically increases your chances of passing first time, however, if you are just after the CAA test, just let us know!Heli-lanes and introduction to commercial / IFR comms
For those who are moving up the ranks and wish to learn more about the RT involved with London Heli-lanes and instrument procedures.Extras
We aim to please, so if you have a requirement that is not listed, or would like one to one instruction, we can produce a bespoke training plan to suit your needs. Tell us what you would like and we will provide the training for
Microlight / Glider pilots
Planetalk are committed to providing specialist radiotelephony (RT) courses and RT training for pilots in the air sport arena. Courses are structured to not only cover the required syllabus, but to also cover specific areas relevant to gliding and microlight operations. All courses are in cooperation with Hadair.
Zero – FRTOL
Includes approximately 8 hours tuition, practice written exam, CAA written examination, practice practical exam, CAA practical examination.Course duration: Two days
Lunch: Included both days
Half way there?
If you have passed the CAA written communications paper, this could be ideal for you.Including approximately 4 hours tuition, RT knowledge quiz, practice practical examination, CAA practical examination.
Course duration: One day
RT induction evening
If you are new to general aviation and confused by all this radio chatter, come along for an evening introduction to the basic principles involved in radiotelephony. You will be given instruction on terminology used and examples of the scenarios you may face in the early stages of your pilot training. You can also expect an insight into what is expected from you in the latter parts of your training. A real must for all beginners!Just the exams please!
The majority of candidates prefer to take a practice practical exam and depending on how this goes, sit the CAA practical exam. This drastically increases your chances of passing first time, however, if you are just after the CAA test, just let us know!Extras
We aim to please, so if you have a requirement that is not listed, or would like one to one instruction, we can produce a training plan to suit your requirements. Tell us what you would like and we will provide the training for you.
Balloon pilots
For the last 8 years, we have provided specialist courses for balloon pilots. Not only do we cover the require syllabus, we also take time to discuss the scenarios you may face, in the area that you launch. A very personalised course, which has built up an excellent reputation of the years, seeing balloon pilots coming from Europe, South Africa and even New Zealand!Zero – FRTOL
Course includes approximately 8 hours tuition, practice written exam, CAA written examination, practice practical exam, CAA practical examination.
Course duration: Two days
Lunch: Included both days
Half way there?
If you have passed the CAA written communications paper, this could be ideal for you.Including approximately 4 hours tuition, RT knowledge quiz, practice practical examination, CAA practical examination.
Course duration: One day
Just the exams please!
The majority of candidates prefer to take a practice practical exam and depending on how this goes, sit the CAA practical exam. This drastically increases your chances of passing first time, however, if you are just after the CAA test, just let us know!
Engineers
Ground Engineers who are required to operate the radio in order to speak to air traffic control (ATC) for clearances, radio checks etc, can attend a basic course, subject to company requirements. Planespeak can issue a certificate of competency to show that the person has attended an RT course and has met a required standard. There are also options to achieve a full UK CAA Flight Radiotelephony licence, VHF and HF.Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Flight Engineers:
Zero – FRTOL
Includes approximately 8 hours tuition, practice written exam, CAA written examination, practice practical exam, CAA practical examination.Course duration: Two days
Lunch: Included both days
Half way there?
If you have passed the CAA written communications paper, this could be ideal for you.Includes approximately 4 hours tuition, RT knowledge quiz, practice practical examination, CAA practical examination.
Course duration: One day
Just the exams please!
The majority of candidates prefer to take a practice practical exam and depending on how this goes, sit the CAA practical exam. This drastically increases your chances of passing first time. We can also provide just the CAA test.
CAA Air Ground Communication Service Operators - Certificate of competence
In order to operate the ground radio and offer an Air Ground Communication Service to pilots using the call sign ‘Radio,’ you must obtain a certificate of competence from the CAA. This is also a pre requisite for the FISO licence.Zero – Certificate of Competence
Including approximately 5 hours tuition, visit to the local ATS unit, CAA written examination, CAA practical examination.Just the exams please!
CAA written examination & CAA practical examination.All Air Ground Communication courses require a prior basic understanding and knowledge of the CAP452 & CAP413, and any other pre-course reading material supplied.