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Radio communications (RT) training

Sound like a professional on frequency

Radio work is where many student pilots lose confidence. This course builds standard ICAO phraseology from the first call-up to complex controlled-airspace clearances, with drilled readbacks, position reports and emergency calls — so the microphone stops being the stressful part of flying.

Who it suits

Student pilots working toward their first solo in controlled airspace, pilots converting between national systems, and anyone preparing for an English-language proficiency check.

What you learn

Standard phraseology, the structure of every call, readback requirements, CTAF and controlled-airspace procedures, transponder codes and mayday/pan-pan calls.

How it works

Fully online and self-paced. Five in-depth lessons with scripted example exchanges, common-error analysis and an exam-style quiz per lesson.

Beyond the course

Pair with the PPL ground school for the full theoretical foundation, or use it standalone to fix radio nerves before your next lesson.

Radio Communications & R/T

Speak clearly and correctly on the radio: phraseology, readbacks and controlled-airspace calls.

Syllabus

  1. M01Radio Communications & R/T

    • 1.1Radio principles and the phonetic alphabetReady
    • 1.2Standard phraseology and readbacksReady
    • 1.3Uncontrolled aerodrome callsReady
    • 1.4Controlled airspace and clearancesReady
    • 1.5Emergency and urgency callsReady

You will be able to

  • Explain and apply: radio principles and the phonetic alphabet
  • Explain and apply: standard phraseology and readbacks
  • Explain and apply: uncontrolled aerodrome calls
  • Explain and apply: controlled airspace and clearances
  • Explain and apply: emergency and urgency calls

Aviation English (ICAO Level 4)

Build the plain-language and phraseology skills required for ICAO English proficiency.

Syllabus

  1. M01Aviation English (ICAO Level 4)

    • 1.1ICAO language proficiency scaleIn preparation
    • 1.2Pronunciation and fluencyIn preparation
    • 1.3Plain English in non-routine eventsIn preparation
    • 1.4Listening comprehension drillsIn preparation
    • 1.5Preparing for the assessmentIn preparation

You will be able to

  • Explain and apply: icao language proficiency scale
  • Explain and apply: pronunciation and fluency
  • Explain and apply: plain english in non-routine events
  • Explain and apply: listening comprehension drills
  • Explain and apply: preparing for the assessment

Free resources to start today

Full PPL ground schoolFree sample lessonFull course catalogue

SeyAero Academy provides self-paced educational theory only. Short courses do not include flight hours, licensing examinations or regulatory endorsements, and completion is not a pilot licence. Confirm required approved training with your aviation authority or flight school.