The VFR course was created for student pilots that will soon learn to fly in the United States, and want to finish their flight training with ease and with a faster learning curve.
We dedicate this course to learning all of the essential phraseology, terminology, vocabulary, procedures, regulation, airspaces, FBO´s, FSS and other facilities that a pilot needs to know to fly VFR in the U.S.

Student pilot’s will learn to establish a relationship of understanding with ATC that warrants a safe flight (even if they make mistakes, they are able to correct them so that ultimately there is no confusion.) They develop the capacity to obtain and share information about the flight operation in a more fluent and structured manner, using the kind of language that ATC in the US understand –in normal and abnormal situations. Student’s pilots gain airmanship skills as they face unexpected situations on a regular basis and use new language resources in plain English to deal with them and report them to ATC.

Student pilots will be able to handle with ease communications with ATC in non-routine and unexpected flight situations.

They will be able to patch up any communication gaps or misunderstandings through a better awareness of the management of the interaction with ATC. With emphasis given on the verification of information and agreements in the coordination of tasks between pilot and ATC, the pilot becomes highly proficient in task management, problem-solving and not taking things for granted, even in situations that call for quicker readbacks, or more complex requests to and negotiations with ATC using plain English.

The course focuses on developing vocabulary related to airport procedures, flight announcements, dealing with passengers and their needs, emergency situations, as well as grammatical structures commonly used in these contexts, such as the passive voice, modals/auxiliaries, phrasal verb and idiomatic expressions and reported speech.

• . Listening and speaking exercises to simulate realistic communication scenarios.
• . Customer service interactions.
• . Emergency situations.
• . Role-play activities.
• . Pronunciation exercises to improve clarity and effectiveness in communication.
• . Reading to practice pronunciation and fluidity In addition to language skills, the course aims to increase cultural awareness among flight attendants, introducing them to the norms and expectations of English-speaking passengers. Upon completion of the course, flight attendants should be able to communicate confidently and effectively with passengers, colleagues, and aviation authorities in a variety of situations.

• . Understand the importance of effective communication in air traffic services.
• . Learn standard phraseology and terminology used in air traffic control communication.
• . Develop proficiency in radio telephony communication techniques, including clear and concise communication, message prioritization, and emergency procedures.
• . Understand the importance of situational awareness and decision-making in air traffic services communication.

Course Syllabus:

• . Radio Telephony Communication.
• . Basic ATC Phraseology.
• . Standard Procedures in Air Traffic Control Communication.
• . Aircraft Callsigns and Identification.
• . Weather Information Communication.
• . Emergency Procedures.
• . Flight Planning and Clearance Procedures.
• . Describing pictures and audios of emergency situations.
• Flight Planning and Clearance Procedures.

Course Duration

The RTARI Course can vary in length depending on the depth of coverage of the topics and the student’s current English level. It typically ranges from 20 to 60 hours, with a combination of online classroom instruction and practical exercises that will help the pilot to prepare for the RTARI exam.

Prerequisites:

Participants are expected to have a basic understanding of aviation terminology and procedures. It is recommended that participants have some experience working in aviation, such as a pilot, air traffic controller, or aviation technician.