Progress Test 1

Question 1

Your FRTOL allows you to operate an air ground communications service (AGCS) radio station at an airfield. True or false?

Answer 1

False

Question 2

What’s the definitive document reference for radiotelephony (R/T)?

Answer 2

CAP413

Question 3

What’s the minimum age in order to hold a FRTOL?

Answer 3

14

Question 4

It’s a legal requirement for all pilots to obtain an FRTOL when flying an a/c equipped with a VHF radio. True or false?

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Your FRTOL allows you to operate any radio in any a/c. True or false?

Answer 5

False

Question 6

What validity period does your FRTOL have when issued with your UK issues PART-FCL PPL(A) license?

Answer 6

Valid for as long as your UK issued PART-FCL PPL license is valid

Question 7

Your friend sitting in the passenger seat of an a/c can operate the a/c radio on your behalf providing you hold an FRTOL. True or false?

Answer 7

False

Question 8

As a student pilot, you must pass the FRTOL exams before going solo since you’re only exempt from holding an FRTOL when the instructor is present in the a/c. True or false?

Answer 8

False

Question 9

Which two exceptions below allow you to operate a radio in any a/c without a FRTOL, and where are those exceptions detailed?

Answer 9

• As a student pilot
• As a glider pilot for air to air or air to winch operations only
  All exceptions are detailed in the air navigation order (ANO)