Biennial Flight Review - English Proficiency Test?
Recently I sent some information in relation to a biennial flight review undertaken by a long-term private pilot in Australia.
He stated, “it also included an English proficiency test, alone costing $150, which was administered by someone with probably fewer language skills than me”.
The person undertaking the review had lived in Australia and had spoken a form of English for over 70 years.
Can anyone advise if this is normal, or is there a particular reason for this test?
I have also been advised that US pilots wanting to come to Australia do to some leisure flying, have to undertake an English proficiency test, as the Americans have simply notified a difference with ICAO, and don’t have this as part of their licencing system.
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Last edited by Dick Smith; 24th May 2016 at 06:59.