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# Important Notice for Pilots #
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Member states are obliged to ensure all personnel meet the minimum :
ICAO Operational (Level 4) proficiency level in English by March 2008
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RT Communications Courses for Pilots
For Non English speaking Pilots
This course is designed for non native speakers for English who need to be able to operate flights over international airspace environments where Radiotelephony communication in English is required. The course has an emphasis on speaking, listening and understanding in all contexts in which radio communication occurs. The purpose of this course is to ensure that applicants for the license will communicate standard ICAO phraseology in plain English when operating inside and outside controlled airspace.
ICAO Requirements
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) believes in improving communication between pilots and air traffic controllers. Improved communication helps reduce accidents where a lack of English is a contributory factor. As a result, the ICAO has made changes to its language proficiency requirements for pilots and air traffic controllers.
The ICAO changes:
Annex 10 describes what language(s) shall be used for Radiotelephony communication the language of the ground station OR English. This means that proficiency in ICAO phraseology and plain English is required.
Annex 6 and 11 establishes that all personnel (pilots and air traffic controllers) comply with the ICAO language proficiency requirements stipulated in Annex 1.
Annex 1 describes the language proficiency and testing requirements and contains a rating scale with six proficiency levels. It also describes how this will affect personnel licensing.
What the standards mean for the industry
For air traffic service personnel and pilots whose first language is not English, testing to determine language proficiency according to the ICAO Proficiency scale will be required. Personnel must demonstrate the ability to use the language specific to all aspects of Radiotelephony communication.
Personnel who demonstrate proficiency at:
ICAO Level 6 (Expert) will not be required to demonstrate subsequent language proficiency.
ICAO Level 5 (Extended) will need to be retested every six years.
ICAO Level 4 (Pre-operational) will need to be retested every three years.
ICAO Level 3 or below will need specific Aviation English language training to reach the minimum ICAO Operational level.
Member States who do not comply with the new licensing requirements will be required to notify ICAO, which may limit international recognition of licenses.
When changes take effect
Although these standards became applicable in November 2003, all ICAO Member States have been given until March 2008 to fulfill the necessary training requirements to allow personnel to meet mandatory testing and licensing requirements.
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Member states are obliged to ensure all personnel meet the minimum
ICAO Operational (Level 4) proficiency level in English by March 2008
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RT Communications
Course for Pilots
►Training Type:♦ One on One (by appointment)
►Experience required:♦ Basic English
► Age:♦16 years +
►Training Material:♦Books/Manual Included)
►Radio Telephony Training VFR:♦ 20 Sessions one-on one (Included)
►Radio Telephony Exam VFR:♦ (Included) (First attempt only)
►Price: LM300 - €698.81
[Download the RT Application Form]
What is not included
- Out-of-syllabus instruction which may be individually required
- Car hire or transportation expenses
- Accommodation charges
- Pickup from airport
- Airline fares
- Visa issue costs if outside EU
Important Notice
- 1. Courses are subject to final confirmation, changes or discontinuation.
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2. Before being allowed to take the PPL Skill Test the student must have obtained a pass in all the ground subjects and completion of flight training.
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3. The pass mark is 75% and a maximum of three attempts per exam.
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4. It is the norm for students of EPA to obtain higher than average marks and pass the skill test after the first attempt. Sometimes additional training is required depending on the individual progress made throughout the training.
- 5. Uniform not included.
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6. Academy Summer Holidays: 13th August up to 19th August 2007.
It is advisable to contact us for the latest information and updates. While great care and attention has been given to ensure the accuracy of text and other information, EPA will not be responsible for any unforeseen omissions and errors.
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