RTR Syllabus: Part 1 Written and Part 2 Practical

Part 1: RTR written

Part 1 tests your theory. The main topic groups are:

• Radio regulations and the role of ITU and ICAO
• Q codes and Annex 10 communication procedures
• Radio equipment, propagation, squelch, simplex and duplex
• Radio navigation aids: VOR, NDB, DME, ILS and radar
• Meteorological information: METAR, TAF, SIGMET and ATIS
• AIP, NOTAM and location indicators
• Radiotelephony phraseology from ICAO Doc 9432

Part 2: RTR practical

Part 2 is an oral test built around a flight scenario. You receive flight details, weather and frequencies, then make correct radio calls from start-up to taxi in. Examiners look for correct phraseology, readbacks and calm delivery.

Best study order

1. Phonetic alphabet, numbers and standard words
2. Phraseology by phase of flight
3. Regulations, Q codes and weather reports
4. Navigation aids and propagation
5. Full mock tests

Use the free phraseology guide, then the Part 1 chapters and the Part 2 simulator. Syllabus details can change, so check the latest official notice.