FLIGHT RADIO TELEPHONY OPERATOR
LICENSE (FRTOL) TEST WITH ALL CORRECT
& VERIFIED ANSWERS
What does an FRTOL grant you? Correct answer-The operation of an aircraft radio station in a UK
registered aircraft.
It's a national license that can be issued standalone, but is normally held in conjunction with another
flight crew license.
Requirements for FTROL Correct answer-Minimum age of 14
Pass the PPL communications theoretical exam
Pass a radio telephony practical test
Demonstrate English language proficiency to level 4, 5 or 6
Can student pilots operate on a radio in an aircraft? Correct answer-It's allowed for pilots under
instruction, who operate on their instructor's FRTOL, even when the instructor is not present in the
aircraft.
Can you allow your passenger to operate the radio under your supervision as a FTROL holder?
Correct answer-No
Does the FRTOL allow you to operate the ground part of an air-ground radio installation? Correct
answer-No
Validity of FRTOL with PPL Correct answer-Lifetime
Validity of stand alone FRTOL Correct answer-10 years
Exception to act as radio operator without FRTOL Correct answer-- Pilot of balloon or glider who
doesn't communicate with any ATC,U FIU or communications service unit or...
- Pilot being trained in an aircraft registered in the UK to perform duties as a member of flight crew
LICENSE (FRTOL) TEST WITH ALL CORRECT
& VERIFIED ANSWERS
What does an FRTOL grant you? Correct answer-The operation of an aircraft radio station in a UK
registered aircraft.
It's a national license that can be issued standalone, but is normally held in conjunction with another
flight crew license.
Requirements for FTROL Correct answer-Minimum age of 14
Pass the PPL communications theoretical exam
Pass a radio telephony practical test
Demonstrate English language proficiency to level 4, 5 or 6
Can student pilots operate on a radio in an aircraft? Correct answer-It's allowed for pilots under
instruction, who operate on their instructor's FRTOL, even when the instructor is not present in the
aircraft.
Can you allow your passenger to operate the radio under your supervision as a FTROL holder?
Correct answer-No
Does the FRTOL allow you to operate the ground part of an air-ground radio installation? Correct
answer-No
Validity of FRTOL with PPL Correct answer-Lifetime
Validity of stand alone FRTOL Correct answer-10 years
Exception to act as radio operator without FRTOL Correct answer-- Pilot of balloon or glider who
doesn't communicate with any ATC,U FIU or communications service unit or...
- Pilot being trained in an aircraft registered in the UK to perform duties as a member of flight crew
