I think the comments on R/T are germane. The Canadian regs require the student to have obtained a Restricted Radio Operators certificate and passed a written exam on aspects of Air Law before going solo even in the circuit.
Unfortunately the Radio Cert is a written exam also
I hear a lot of students 'freeze' the moment they use the PTT for themselves.
How is R/T taught in the UK?
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