The week before
- Re-do only the chapters you missed. Do not start new topics.
- Run at least two full radio scenarios aloud every day.
- Confirm the centre, address, time and what to carry.
- Check your ID and any papers named in your confirmation.
The night before
- Pack your documents and pens. Put them by the door.
- Look over your Q-code and phonetic notes for ten minutes, then stop.
- Sleep. A tired voice is the commonest reason for stumbling on the radio.
During the written test
- Read each question fully, then the options.
- Answer the easy ones first and mark the doubtful ones.
- Use the last minutes to revisit the marked questions.
During the practical
- Read the flight details slowly before you speak.
- Breathe before every call. Give yourself a clear second.
- If you make a mistake, say “correction” and give the right version. Do not restart the whole call.
- Read back what must be read back.
Quick answers
What should I carry on exam day?
Whatever your confirmation notice says. Typically that includes photo ID, but follow the notice rather than any list on a website.
What if I freeze during a call?
Pause, take one breath, and say “standby” if it helps. Then restart the call from the first part: who you call.
Turn reading into practice.
Answer questions on this topic, or run a full radio call out loud.
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