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RT Practice Day

Successfully completing your Radio Telephony (RT) theory and practical exams is a significant achievement. However, making that first live contact with Air Traffic Control (ATC), especially for operations within Controlled Airspace (CTR), can still be a daunting experience. Our RT Practice Day, also known as “CTR surgery training,” is specifically designed to bridge this gap.

This intensive, hands-on course focuses on refining the essential skills for safe, efficient, and confident communication with ATC. Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, you will gain invaluable practical experience in requesting permissions, preparing and executing flight plans that involve ATC coordination, and establishing effective communication links. We aim to ensure that when you make your debut call to ATC, you do so with clarity and confidence.

Duration: Typically a 1-day intensive session.
Prerequisites:
  • Successful completion of formal RT (Radio Telephony) theory and practical examinations (i.e., holding an RT operator’s certificate/qualification).
  • A good understanding of standard aviation phraseology.
  • Relevant EASA remote pilot certificate (e.g., A2 with specific authorisation considerations, STS, or RPCT, as operations in CTR usually fall under the Specific Category).
Certificate: Certificate of Participation/Completion in RT Practice Day for CTR Operations.
Recognized Entity: International Drone Academy / IDA Finland
Languages: English
Participants: in-classroom training
Minimum Age: Aligned with the prerequisite RT qualification and EASA remote pilot certificate.

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