Course Overview
The Radio Telephony (RT) Certificate is a mandatory qualification for every pilot who operates on live radio frequencies. Without a valid DGCA RT license, no pilot can legally communicate with Air Traffic Control (ATC) on controlled airspace frequencies. At Vajra Aviation, our RT Ground Training is designed to ensure absolute competence and examination confidence.
Our Ex-IAF faculty bring a rare perspective to RT training — they have used military and civil aviation radio protocols operationally, under pressure, in complex airspace environments. This means our students learn RT not just as an examination subject, but as a real-world survival skill in the cockpit.
ICAO
Standard Phraseology
Course Curriculum
A structured, DGCA exam-focused curriculum covering all RT competencies:
- Principles of radio communication in aviation
- VHF/UHF frequency bands and their use
- Phonetic alphabet — ICAO standard
- RT equipment operation and checks
- Communication techniques — clarity, brevity, accuracy
- Standard words and phrases — readback, roger, wilco
- Transmission format — call signs, frequency, message
- Numbers and time transmission in aviation RT
- Corrections and repetition procedures
- DGCA-specific RT examination phraseology requirements
- Ground-to-tower, tower-to-approach, approach-to-en-route sequence
- Departure and arrival ATC communications
- Clearance requests and readbacks
- Position reporting in controlled and uncontrolled airspace
- ATIS broadcasts — reading and use
- MAYDAY and PAN PAN calls — structure and transmission
- Distress and urgency frequencies (121.5 MHz)
- Transponder codes — 7700, 7600, 7500
- Communication failure procedures
- Search and rescue RT coordination
- Simulated ATC communication roleplay exercises
- Recorded RT scenario analysis
- Mock DGCA RT oral and practical examination
- Common RT errors and how to avoid them
- DGCA question bank review and practice sessions
Eligibility Criteria
- 10+2 (HSC) with Physics and Mathematics as core subjects
- Enrolled in or completed a DGCA CPL ground training program
- Good command of English — reading, writing, and speaking
- No prior RT training experience necessary
- Medical fitness (Class 2 at minimum)
Duration & Schedule
The RT course runs for 1 to 3 months depending on the batch type and individual pace.
Weekend Batch
Sat & Sun | 10 AM – 2 PM
Duration: ~3 Months
Ideal for: Working professionals
Intensive Batch
Mon – Fri | 9 AM – 1 PM
Duration: ~1 Month
Ideal for: Full-time students
RT batches can also be combined with ongoing CPL/ATPL ground school batches. Contact us for scheduling.
Certification
Upon clearing the DGCA Radio Telephony examination, students are awarded the DGCA RT (Restricted) Certificate — the official license required to communicate on live aviation frequencies as a pilot. This is a mandatory component of the CPL licensing process in India.
- Vajra Aviation RT Course Completion Certificate
- DGCA Radio Telephony Restricted (RTR) License
- ISO 9001:2015 quality-assured training record
Why You Need the RT License
- Mandatory for solo flights and all CPL-stage flying training
- Required for DGCA CPL license application and endorsement
- Enables legal radio communication with ATC on controlled frequencies
- Critical for flight safety and professional aviation career
- Part of the integrated CPL + ATPL career pathway
- Mandatory for issue of AME Licence
Why Vajra for Radio Telephony?
Real ATC Simulation
Roleplay exercises with simulated ATC exchanges prepare you for real cockpit radio communication from day one.
Ex-IAF RT Experience
Instructors who have used military radio protocols in live operational environments — not just classroom teachers.
DGCA Question Bank
Comprehensive RT exam question banks and mock orals modelled on the actual DGCA examination format.
Combined with CPL/ATPL
Seamlessly integrated with our CPL and ATPL ground school programs for efficient exam preparation.
