Comms and R./T
You must first pass the Communications written exam before you can do the R/T Practical.
You will then have 24 months from the date of the Comms exam to apply for your Pilot Licence and also you RT Licence. You may apply for the RT Licence after the PPL is issued if you wish but better to apply for both together.
The RT Practical is essentially a flight which is simulated on a PC or a RT Rig on which you can select channels or actual frequencies. The Examiner will be in a seperate room on another PC or at the master consol of the rig.
The flight will originate at a controlled aerodrome or AFISO attended airfield and end at one or other. During the flight you will penetrate a MATZ, make position reports, report change of level including altitude and Flight Levels. Experience or relay a Mayday, A Pan, obtain a VDF bearing and make transit of Class A Controlled Airspace. You will need also throughout the flight decide on the most appropiate service.