WPC Indian RTR A Exam Schedule 2015
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Hi Nishant
RT stands for Radio Telephony license. Anyone who wishes to operate an aircraft radio in India is required by the Govt of India to hold one. This is issued by the WPC wing of the Ministry of Communications.
Most countries require their pilots to hold a radio license in order to operate an aircraft radio
In India this is one of the requirements for issue of a pilots license
Even in the U.S the FCC issues a radio license. But as per FCC rules you only need a FCC license to operate an aircraft radio if you plan to fly international.
There are 3 types of licenses issued by the WPC.
1. RTR ( A ) - This issued after passing two exams i.e Part 1 and Part 2 . A radio transmission exam and an oral exam. The RTR A license can be issued for life after passing the exam and payment of 10,000 rupees license fees
2. RTR ( C ) - This is issued to those candidates that holds an RT license from a commonweatlh country and after passing the Part 1 exam conducted by the WPC.
3. RTR ( P ) - This is issued to those candidates that hold RT and a CPL license from a commonwealth country. This is the fastest method to issue the license as there are no exams and you can come to India and directly apply for conversion
Unfortunately since the U.S is not a commonwealth country the FAA CPL and FCC RT license is not recongised for the issue of RTR C or RTR P
The RTR A exams are very difficult and you will need coaching to pass them. Even then the pass rates are very poor . They average around 16% - 18% every attempt. There are 6 attempts in a year.
A lot of FAA CPL holders after obtaining the license head over to Canada ( since canada is a commonwealth country) and obtain a Canadian CPL and Canadian RT and then apply for an RTR P license after returning to India.
FAA CPL to Transport Canada CPL is a relatively simple process ( 1 written exam ) as they mutually recognise each others licenses
The RTR P issued from a Canadian license will be valid for 5 years.
Many candidates later sit and study and obtain the RTR A license after passing the exams and apply for lifetime validity as only the RTR A license is valid for life
The DGCA or the airlines dont care which of the above 3 licenses you hold as long as its valid
RT stands for Radio Telephony license. Anyone who wishes to operate an aircraft radio in India is required by the Govt of India to hold one. This is issued by the WPC wing of the Ministry of Communications.
Most countries require their pilots to hold a radio license in order to operate an aircraft radio
In India this is one of the requirements for issue of a pilots license
Even in the U.S the FCC issues a radio license. But as per FCC rules you only need a FCC license to operate an aircraft radio if you plan to fly international.
There are 3 types of licenses issued by the WPC.
1. RTR ( A ) - This issued after passing two exams i.e Part 1 and Part 2 . A radio transmission exam and an oral exam. The RTR A license can be issued for life after passing the exam and payment of 10,000 rupees license fees
2. RTR ( C ) - This is issued to those candidates that holds an RT license from a commonweatlh country and after passing the Part 1 exam conducted by the WPC.
3. RTR ( P ) - This is issued to those candidates that hold RT and a CPL license from a commonwealth country. This is the fastest method to issue the license as there are no exams and you can come to India and directly apply for conversion
Unfortunately since the U.S is not a commonwealth country the FAA CPL and FCC RT license is not recongised for the issue of RTR C or RTR P
The RTR A exams are very difficult and you will need coaching to pass them. Even then the pass rates are very poor . They average around 16% - 18% every attempt. There are 6 attempts in a year.
A lot of FAA CPL holders after obtaining the license head over to Canada ( since canada is a commonwealth country) and obtain a Canadian CPL and Canadian RT and then apply for an RTR P license after returning to India.
FAA CPL to Transport Canada CPL is a relatively simple process ( 1 written exam ) as they mutually recognise each others licenses
The RTR P issued from a Canadian license will be valid for 5 years.
Many candidates later sit and study and obtain the RTR A license after passing the exams and apply for lifetime validity as only the RTR A license is valid for life
The DGCA or the airlines dont care which of the above 3 licenses you hold as long as its valid
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Cyril,
I was looking in to canadian website on radio license and I see they have several categories of them. WHich one should I be looking for is this the one "Restricted Operator Certificate - Aeronautical (ROC-A),"
Thank You
I was looking in to canadian website on radio license and I see they have several categories of them. WHich one should I be looking for is this the one "Restricted Operator Certificate - Aeronautical (ROC-A),"
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Info on RTR (P)
Presently, I'm working towards my US FAA CPL. I was recently told by someone that in order to get RTR (P) in India, through conversion of US CPL to Canadian CPL and further getting a Canadian RT, I need a minimum of 30 hrs of flying in Canada. Apparently, this rule has been recently issued by the WPC.
I couldn't find this on WPC's website. Can someone please confirm if this is indeed true.
Thanks.
I couldn't find this on WPC's website. Can someone please confirm if this is indeed true.
Thanks.
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Nothing of the requirement for 30 hours from a particular country has been made available on the WPC website
If that was the case they would ask for the logbook when applying for RTR P
Your friend must be confusing the 30 hours requirement within last 5 years for renewal of license with the issue of RTR P
That being said WPC can change the rules at any time . As of this writing nothing of that sort has been published . So dont stop obtaining that canadian CPL and RT if you need to
If that was the case they would ask for the logbook when applying for RTR P
Your friend must be confusing the 30 hours requirement within last 5 years for renewal of license with the issue of RTR P
That being said WPC can change the rules at any time . As of this writing nothing of that sort has been published . So dont stop obtaining that canadian CPL and RT if you need to
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Folks, any update on the likely RTR (A) exam dates for the Chennai attempt, 2016? The WPC website suggested they will start on the 6th of June. I have applied for Part I and am yet to be able to access my admit card or the 'Filed Application' link on the WPC website. These links don't seem to be enabled yet. Though the application status states as 'Accepted' in the Application number link.
Any inputs as to by when are they likely to conduct the Chennai attempt for 2016?
Any inputs as to by when are they likely to conduct the Chennai attempt for 2016?
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Folks, any update on the likely RTR (A) exam dates for the Chennai attempt, 2016? The WPC website suggested they will start on the 6th of June. I have applied for Part I and am yet to be able to access my admit card or the 'Filed Application' link on the WPC website. These links don't seem to be enabled yet. Though the application status states as 'Accepted' in the Application number link.
Any inputs as to by when are they likely to conduct the Chennai attempt for 2016?
Any inputs as to by when are they likely to conduct the Chennai attempt for 2016?
