FCL 0.55 IFR or VFR Exam Preparation
20 Hours - a 10 hour course is also available
Course Overview
This Aviation English Course is designed for pilots who are taking the DGAC FCL 0.55 Exam and need to maintain their ICAO Level 4 or higher. However, the focus of the course is on giving the pilots the tools they need to be able to give a clear and accurate description of an aeronautical event (FCL Exam Part 2) using a wide range of vocabulary and grammar.
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The Course consists of 5 Modules containing 4 one to one lessons (1 hour each) providing a total of 20 hours of tuition. Within each module, 3 lessons will include a listening exercise in the form of an ATC broadcast, the discussion of an article and a variety of exercises to practise grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. The remaining lesson will focus on FCL Exam practice and improving language skills according to the individual pilot’s needs.
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The lessons have been designed to allow the pilots to practise their aeronautical and plain English based on the 6 ICAO Descriptors: pronunciation, structure, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension and interaction. A Range of authentic material from the industry provides the basis for English language improvement and the development of confident communication skills within a Virtual Classroom.
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A shortened 10-hour version of this course is also available as a refresher course. Please contact us for further information
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Objectives:
Give a description of an aeronautical event (as per the Air France FCL exam)
- Communicate more confidently during all phases of the flight
- Understand and use a wide range of terminology and phrases from the aviation industry
- Use plain English during unusual aeronautical situations
- Improve their understanding of ATC communications at international airports
- Gain and expand their knowledge of aeronautical vocabulary
- Improve their fluency and pronunciation
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Assessment:
Each participant will receive:
- Training Needs Analyses
- An indication of their ICAO ELP Level provided by our in-house ICAO ELP Raters
- Placement Test
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Content:
- Module 1 Take Off
- Module 2 Cruise
- Module 3 Approach and Landing
- Module 4 On the Ground
- Module 5 Weather
Cancellation Policy
To cancel or reschedule, please contact us at least 24-hours in advance
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STATISTICS
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191
Pilots Trained
3414
Training Hours Delivered
100%
Success Rate
Updated 01/08/2023