Radio Licences

Restricted Radio Licence Certification
The emphasis for the Restricted Telephony Certificate is on a good general knowledge of the procedures and rules governing visual flying. The student must know how to use the radio installed in the aircraft he is training on, be able to fly in different in airspaces and give accurate position reports. He / she must be able to understand and file flight plans, know the altimeter setting procedures, how search and rescue works and be able to identify and interpret aerodrome traffic signals. The student must also have a good working knowledge of the Aeronautical Information System as published by the CAA.

The examination is conducted by our in-house Designated Examiner in Radio Telephony and consists of the following:

·  Written examination.

·  Completing a flight plan form for a Visual Flight Rules (VFR) flight crossing at least one Flight Information Region (FIR) boundary.

·  Deciphering Morse code as used for the identification of navigational beacons.

·  Oral examination in the form of talking through a simulated flight.

General Radio Licence Certification
Students for the General Radio Telephony Certificate have to demonstrate a deeper knowledge of the subjects above as well as additional knowledge with regard to flights according Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). The written part of the examination is included in the Technical Subjects for the Commercial Pilot’s Licence. Once these are passed, the student may present him / herself for the skills test with a Designated Radio Telephony Examiner, which entails:

·  Completing a flight plan form for an Instrument Flight Rules flight crossing at least one Flight Information Region (FIR) boundary.

·  Deciphering morse code as used for the identification of navigational beacons.

·  Oral examination in the form of talking through a simulated flight.
Terms and conditions:
The General radio licence course is presented over the course of two week nights, three hours per evening.

·  After attending the course, students will then need to book the theoretical exam with the SACAA. Once the theory exam has been passed, the student will return to complete the oral exam and the morse code exam.

·  After successful completion of the radio licence oral and morse code examination, students will be issued with a certificate from Superior Pilot Services and the SACAA will endorse the Pilot’s Licence with a Radio Telephony Certificate. The certificate will not be issued without proof of the online exam having been passed.

·  Bookings should be made at least three days before the first day of the course and will be confirmed only once full, non refundable, payment has been received.

·  The course may be cancelled or moved on short notice should the minimum number of students be less than four.

·  Preparation for the course is essential and students are advised to make use of “The Pilot’s Radio Handbook” by Dietlind Kemp. Should you wish to purchase this book from Superior Pilot Services, at the cost of R200.00 per book, please advise us at least five days prior to the course to ensure on time delivery.

·  The cost of the Restricted Radio Course is R670.00 per person.

·  The cost of the General Radio Course is R570.00 person.

·  Please ensure you have the following items with you when you attend the course:
     1. The Pilot’s Radio Handbook by Dietlind Kemp
     2. Pen and paper

*All the above mentioned items are available from Superior Pilot Services; please let us know in advance if you would like to purchase any of these items. Prices for manuals and courses are subject to change.