Get ready for your FRTOL practical

TowerTalk lets you rehearse the UK Flight Radiotelephony Operator's Licence practical with an AI controller on current airfield weather — graded against CAP 413 — and sit full mock exams as many times as you like, until your radio calls are automatic.

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Full mock FRTOL practicals

Sit the practical under realistic exam conditions and get a pass/fail report with the exact calls you got right and where you slipped.

AI ATC on real-world data

Talk to an AI controller over push-to-talk at real UK airfields — briefed on the current weather and runway in use, it replies like a real station and reacts to what you actually say, not a fixed script.

Graded on CAP 413

Every call is scored for phraseology, readbacks and standard format, with specific, actionable feedback after each exchange.

Unlimited repeats

Re-fly any scenario as often as you need, until the calls come out fluently without you having to think about the words.

How it works

1
Choose
Pick a scenario or start a full mock exam.
2
Talk
Make your calls to the AI controller by voice.
3
Get scored
See CAP 413 feedback on every transmission.
4
Improve
Repeat your weak areas until they're automatic.

Frequently asked

What is the FRTOL?

The Flight Radiotelephony Operator's Licence is the UK licence that lets you operate an aircraft radio. The practical test assesses whether you can make standard radio calls correctly and handle normal and emergency situations on the frequency.

Can TowerTalk replace a real examiner?

No — TowerTalk is a practice and study aid. It helps you rehearse and build confidence so you walk into the real test prepared. Always sit the official test with a CAA-authorised examiner.

Do I need any equipment?

Just a browser and a microphone. TowerTalk runs on desktop, tablet and mobile — practise anywhere, including hands-free with the audio guides.

How is it graded?

An AI examiner scores your calls against standard CAP 413 radiotelephony practice — callsign use, mandatory readbacks, message format and emergency phraseology — and explains each result.

Make your first radio call today

Free to start — no card needed. Practise with the AI controller and see where you stand.

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