When I got my PPL many moons ago, there was no R/T test and an FRTOL (Restricted) was issued with the PPL based upon "in-flight" assessment - frankly, I can't imagine I was much good at the time!!
I was led to believe the "Restricted" part meant you couldn't use HF. I now use HF regularly based upon a full FRTOL licence without any restriction, which was issued on the basis of my earlier FRTOL (Restricted) along with a frozen ATPL. Once again, I did no specific R/T training.
Barmy isn't it.
