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NPPL to PPL(A) Licence Bridging Theory Courses

NPPL(A) to PPL(A) Communications Course

Radio Communications is a key part to your flying. Learn how to sound professional by following the correct procedures and using the correct terminology. We even teach you how to pass the Communications Practical exam as well as the written exam.

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  • 14 lessons
  • 12 progress tests + exam
  • 2 certificates
  • For licensed pilots

The course

What you'll learn

This course is one of the bridge courses that is required for an NPPL(A) holder to move to a PART-FCL PPL(A).

At the end of this course, you will have the necessary knowledge to pass the official CAA PPL(A) Communications Exam.

You will also have to undertake and pass the RT (FRTOL) Practical (oral) Examination with an RT Examiner. We have put together our own (and highly successful) RT Practical Exam Preparation package for you! We regularly get feedback from RT examiners and students alike on how well this prepares pilots for this particular examination. You can find out more about our one-to-one tuition package on our RT Practical Examination Preparation page.

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Talking to the tower
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Tuning the radio

What's included

Everything you need, in one place

  • 14 lessons244 illustrated slides, at your own pace, picking up where you left off.
  • 12 progress testsCheck what you've learnt as you go, with explanations to learn from.
  • Course examTimed, exam-style questions, so the real exam holds no surprises.
  • Certificate of completionYours when you pass the course exam.
  • Exam readiness certificateShows you're ready to sit the official exam.
  • Kept up to dateUp-to-date material that stays up to date.
  • Study anywhereOn your computer, tablet or phone.

Course contents

14 lessons, step by step

  1. 1Introduction and the Law11 slides
  2. 2Radio Basics9 slides
  3. 3Radio Equipment27 slides
  4. 4Air Traffic Service Units12 slides
  5. 5Message Categories5 slides
  6. 6Phraseology29 slides
  7. 7Message Compilation15 slides
  8. 8Mandatory Read-back and Clearances9 slides
  9. 9Air Traffic Services12 slides
  10. 10LARS, Departure, En Route and Arrival Communications66 slides
  11. 11Direction Finding8 slides
  12. 12Emergencies21 slides
  13. 13Traffic Calls, SAFETYCOM and the Practical Exam14 slides
  14. 14Course Exam6 slides

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  • 2 certificates
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