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FRTOL Radio Licence Exam Prep

The flight radiotelephony operator licence theory.

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Q1. What is the minimum age at which a person may be granted a UK Flight Radiotelephony Operator's Licence (FRTOL)?
  • A.  16
  • B.  14
  • C.  17
  • D.  18
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✓ Answer: A. 16
The FRTOL may be granted from age 16, one year earlier than the minimum age for a UK PPL(A). This allows RT competence to be gained during earlier stages of flying training. 14 and 17 are both incorrect thresholds sometimes confused with other aviation minimum ages.
Q2. During readback of a clearance, a pilot says "Roger, level three thousand feet" instead of the standard readback format. Why would an examiner mark this down?
  • A.  Because "Roger" should never be combined with a readback; the level should simply be repeated without a prefix
  • B.  Because the pilot should have said "Wilco" instead of "Roger"
  • C.  Because altitudes must always be given in metres, not feet
  • D.  Because the callsign was omitted, which is optional but preferred
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✓ Answer: A. Because "Roger" should never be combined with a readback; the level should simply be repeated without a prefix
CAP 413 phraseology for readbacks does not use "Roger" together with the readback item — the level clearance itself is simply repeated back verbatim (and the callsign given), since "Roger" only means the message was received, not that its content is confirmed correct. Mixing the two creates ambiguity about whether the actual figures were understood.
Q3. What is the key limitation of an Air/Ground Communications Service compared to an Aerodrome Flight Information Service?
  • A.  The AGCS operator can issue taxi clearances
  • B.  There is no practical difference between the two services
  • C.  The AGCS operator does not provide an air traffic service or instructions, only known information
  • D.  The AGCS operator can issue landing clearances
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✓ Answer: C. The AGCS operator does not provide an air traffic service or instructions, only known information
AGCS radio operators are not licensed air traffic personnel; they broadcast basic aerodrome and known traffic information but do not provide an air traffic service, clearances, or instructions, unlike AFIS or ATC.
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Licence privileges & documents · 35
Phraseology & message categories · 36
Aerodrome communications · 35
En-route & service types · 35
Emergency communications · 37
Equipment & frequencies · 35

Who has to sit the FRTOL Radio Licence Exam Prep

Who needs a FRTOL Radio Licence Exam Prep?

All pilots operating a radio in a UK registered aircraft, including PPL/NPPL/LAPL holders, and those in training acting on their own authority. Also engineers and drone operators who need to transmit.

The real FRTOL Radio Licence Exam Prep: format

How many questions are in the FRTOL Radio Licence Exam Prep?

The real FRTOL Radio Licence Exam Prep has 12 questions and lasts 60 minutes. Our mock uses 12 questions in 30 minutes.

What is the FRTOL Radio Licence Exam Prep pass mark?

Real exam pass mark: 75%. Our mock marks you at 9 out of 12, the threshold we mark against.

What it costs, and what a resit costs

How much does the FRTOL Radio Licence Exam Prep cost?

Real exam fee: £250 (examiner fee)

How hard is it

How hard is the FRTOL Radio Licence Exam Prep?

Difficulty: Moderate; requires practice and fluency in CAP 413 phraseology under pressure.

Why people fail it

Why do people fail the FRTOL Radio Licence Exam Prep?

Figures for the real exam from vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com, google.com, checked October 2026. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the test provider before you book.
FRTOL Radio Licence Exam Prep: common questions
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The test is timed at 30 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. Our questions are original and written to match the current syllabus, so they give realistic practice without copying the official paper. Every answer comes with a plain-English explanation. Always confirm current rules and content with UK CAA.