About: The ICARUS Wings at Groundschool London - FCL Exam Preparation (Language Proficiency) Course focuses on preparing students for the language proficiency component of the FCL exams. The course emphasizes key areas of language required for aviation, ensuring that students gain the necessary skills for effective communication in a flight context.
Career Outcomes: Completing this course can enhance your qualifications for various roles in aviation, such as commercial pilot, air traffic controller, or flight instructor. It can also improve job prospects within international flight operations, where language competency is crucial.
Introduction
The ICARUS Wings FCL Exam Preparation (Language Proficiency) course is specifically designed for pilots who need to prepare in advance for their ICAO Language Proficiency Exam. This is a two-week course divided into 10 modules and 10.5 hours of practical application sessions conducted in a state of the art FTD flight simulator – Boeing 737-800 or Airbus A320. The course includes an individual assessment of strengths and weaknesses to help the student obtain a minimum operational pass level (ICAO Level 4). At the end of the course, the pilot will be fully prepared to sit the language proficiency exam. This course is also designed to be a great step forward for pilots who wish to improve their current level and obtain a higher ICAO Language Proficiency Level.
Content
Module 1 – Language and Communication in Aviation
Module 2 – Ground Movements
Module 3 – Communications on the Ground
Module 4 – Runway Incursions
Module 5 – Environmental Threats
Module 6 – Level Busts
Module 7 – Decision Making
Module 8 – Approach and Landing Incidents
Module 9 – Handling a Technical Malfunction
Module 10 – Reducing Approach and Landing Risks
Simulator Practice
Requesting pre-flight information
Communication with ground teams/ramp assistants
Requesting 'push and start'; taxi clearance
Completion of pre-flight, taxi and pre-take-off checklists
Requesting line-up and take-off clearance
High-Speed RTO
Communicating a 'Mayday' and describing the emergency
Handling abnormal conditions in flight
Requesting level changes
Dealing with a near miss: TCAS-RA/AIRPROX
Managing abnormal situations including in-flight emergencies
Relaying information between ATC and another aircraft during an emergency
