Radiotelephone operator's licence

Proficiency test

Every pilot of an aircraft flying or training in the Czech Republic must hold a radiotelephone operator’s licence. The radiotelephone operator’s licence must be obtained at least before the first solo flight. The radiotelephonist licence entitles you to use the radio station on board the aircraft.

Types of radiotelephonist’s licences

There are two licences to choose from: restricted (OFL) or general (VFL). Both are issued by the Czech Telecommunications Office (CTU). The restricted licence gives pilots the right to fly only within the Czech Republic, while the general licence can be used abroad. If you plan to conduct trips outside the Czech Republic in the future, we recommend obtaining the VFL licence.

How to get a radiotelephonist’s licence

The radiotelephone operator’s licence is issued by the Czech Telecommunications Office (CTU) on the basis of an examination which takes place directly in the Czech Telecommunications Office classrooms. The examination is conducted in the Czech language.
Another option, which is particularly suitable for foreigners who do not speak Czech, is the recognition of a radiotelephonist’s test obtained in another EU Member State. The pilot presents a certificate of passing the test in another EU Member State to the CTU and the CTU issues the pilot with a radiotelephonist’s licence.
Our recommendation for applicants with limited time, with an upcoming first SOLO flight, or with a longer commuting distance to the CTU test sites in Prague or Ostrava is to choose the exam with our partner Dutch organization. The advantage of taking the exam with our partner organisation is the absence of a written test, less time consuming exam and faster booking of the exam date. After passing the exam, you will receive a certificate on the basis of which the CTU will issue you with a General Radiotelephone Operator’s Licence (VFL). We will of course, handle all the paperwork associated with this process for you; you just need to email us copies of the selected documents.

Test at the CTU

The examination for the issue of a radiotelephonist's licence may be taken only in the Czech language.
In 2019, the examination process for the restricted radiotelephonist (OFL) licence has changed. Currently, the examination for an OFL consists not only of a written test, but also an oral examination in the Czech language. Exam questions and self-study materials can be found on the website CTU.
Applicants for a general radiotelephonist licence (VFL) continue after the written test with an oral examination in English. The oral examination consists of an interview on knowledge of aeronautical phraseology and communication, listening to and translating ATIS recordings. Curriculum on the web CTU.
The price of the test is approximately CZK 600 and is paid directly to the CTU.
For the test you need to make an appointment and reserve a place in advance.
The test takes place approximately 1-2 times a month in the CTU building in Prague or Ostrava.

Test at the Dutch company

Our flight school cooperates with the Dutch company ATC COMMUNICATION. The radiotelephonist test is conducted online via video call in English directly from classroom in our school or from your home.
We recommend this option especially for international students, but it is also available for Czech students and pilots.
The test takes about 30 minutes. Immediately after passing the exam, you will receive a certificate on the basis of which the CTU will issue you a General Radiotelephone Operator's Licence.
You prepare for the exam by self-study or with our instructor. All study materials are available from us.
The date of the test will be arranged individually, approximately within 1 week of the order.
On the basis of the obtained certificate, the CTU will issue you a general radiotelephone operator's licence (VFL).
We will handle all the paperwork for you, you just need to email us copies of the selected documents.