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7
Questions per attempt
50%
Passing marks
30 minutes
Time limit
Unlimited
Attempts
What is the DGCA RTR Part 2 Exam?
RTR Part 2 is an oral examination which used to be conducted by WPC but is now conducted by DGCA. The exam tests a candidate's ability to handle radio calls during stressful situations during a flight. This guide covers the RTR Part 2 syllabus, questions, simulator pattern, and tips to pass.
RTR Part 2 Exam Pattern (Quick Overview)
The exam is conducted after a candidate successfully passes RTR Part 1 written examination. A candidate gets a total of 3 chances after passing RTR Part 1 to appear for RTR Part 2. There is a cooling period of six weeks in case a candidate fails the examination. After 3 failures, the candidate must give RTR Part 1 again.
7
Total questions
Oral + simulator
Type
3
Attempts
6 weeks
Cooling period
Why Practice With Us?
Practice for the DGCA RTR Part 2 exam with real scenarios!
Voice Input
A push to talk button exists on the bottom right corner just like it does in the real exam. We have taken feedbacks to reflect the actual exam!
AI-Powered ATC
In the real exam, humans act as ATC, but PilotSphere has trained AI models to behave just like the examiners taking the DGCA RTR Part 2 exam!
Real Scenarios
The real exam is not there just for you to pass, it reflects actual scenarios which you can witness during your pilot journey.
Audio Feedback
PilotSphere has partnered with ElevenLabs to provide an audio feedback which sounds like humans taking the exam.
Instant Feedback
DGCA takes weeks to publish the result and no one knows why, maybe not even them. Just kidding! PilotSphere's simulator instantly provides feedback though so you can keep improving.
Progress Tracking
Detailed report is provided everytime you give the attempt. Your progress is tracked everytime you give the exam and a feedback is provided.
Practice Scenarios
Covering all required radio telephony situations for the DGCA RTR Part 2 exam
Everything you want to know about the RTR Part 2 Exam
Quick answers from licensed pilots who have taken the DGCA RTR Part 2 exam themselves.
RTR Part 2 Syllabus
While DGCA has not specified the topics like a textbook to study for RTR Part 2. It is recommended to refer to DOC 9432 to study for this exam. The following topics have been derived by PilotSphere for the syllabus.
Radiotelephony Procedures
- Standard RT phraseology
- Transmission techniques
- Readback requirements
- Call signs (aircraft & stations)
- Message structure
Air Traffic Control Communication
- Aerodrome control (Taxi, Takeoff, Landing)
- Approach control
- Area control (enroute phase)
- Position reporting
- Clearance acknowledgement
Distress, Urgency & Emergency Communication
- Distress procedures (MAYDAY)
- Urgency procedures (PAN-PAN)
- Communication during Engine failure
- Communication during Radio failure
- Communication during Diversion
- Communication during Forced landing
- Priority of messages
RT Rules & Regulations
- ICAO Annex 10 (communication procedures)
- Frequency discipline
- Listening watch
- Order of priority of communications
- Use of plain language vs standard phraseology
Codes & Abbreviations
- Q-codes (QNH, QFE, QNE, etc.)
- ICAO phonetic alphabet
- SSR / squawk codes
- Standard aviation abbreviations
Meteorological Information
- ATIS interpretation
- Basic understanding of METAR
- Weather reporting (Correct RT Phraseology)
Radio & Navigation Basics
- VHF communication basics
- Frequency usage
- Basic knowledge of VOR
- Basic knowledge of NDB
- Basic knowledge of DME
Practical Application
- Handling simulated RT scenarios
- Correct phraseology
- Situational awareness
- Decision making during abnormal situations
RTR Part 2 Questions
The RTR Part 2 Exam is divided into 7 questions.
Phraseology Questions
The first question consists of a set of five phraseology-based questions. These usually require one word answers for situations that can be described in multiple words.
For example
“What is the one word used to describe a situation where a person is required to listen to the radio but not transmit anything?”
After Question 1, the simulated flight scenario questions begin.
Startup and Pushback and ATC Clearance Questions
The second question is the initial call question which includes asking the ATC for startup and pushback and ATC clearance.
Pro Tip
Some conversion students make the mistake of using the Aircraft's registration sign while making the call. Make sure to use the call sign in case an airline aircraft is assigned to you.
For example
“You are on Stand 3. Request pushback and start, and also obtain clearance.”
Taxi Instructions Question
The third question is straight forward. You have to ask for taxi clearance in this one. Complex Scenarios can be given like there is a vehicle on the taxiway or some hurdle due to which you have to reject taxi clearance and get the clearance again.
For example
“After receiving departure information from ATC, request taxi instructions to the active runway.”
Holding Short Question
This is perhaps the easiest part. Here the usual questions include takeoff clearance questions.
This part is usually considered the easiest as the examiner gives small readback calls.
For example
“You are holding short of Runway 29 on Taxiway Alpha. Request line up clearance.”
Examiner then gives simple lineup clearance. After examiner instructs you to line up and wait, acknowledge. Then examiner will give you takeoff clearance. The next part of this question includes giving a position report.
Usually Relay Question or Random in air question
This part cannot be easily predicted. Past students have been given random questions for this part. The question usually includes a radio failure question.
For example
“ATC is attempting to contact IndiGo 221 which is unable to receive ATC transmissions. You must contact IndiGo 221 on this frequency, find out what message they have for ATC, and relay it back to Delhi Control.”
Emergency/Urgency Question
The sixth questions is always either an emergency or urgency question.
Pro Tip
Students usually get scared as if there is an actual emergency. The examiners are testing for your ability to calmly transmit an emergency call and handle the situation.
For example
“While enroute, you experience engine 2 fire. Make a MAYDAY call and request immediate descent and vectors for landing.”
Another question can be
“One of your passenger is critically ill. Make a Pan Pan call.”
Diversion/Landing Clearance Question
Depending on the situation, you can be given a question on diversion or landing clearance. The examiner may give simple readback or may also give complex scenarios where you have reject the clearance due to an obstruction on the runway.
For example
“You are on final approach. ATC clears you to land, but suddenly a vehicle enters the runway.”
Another example
“You are 5NM south of Mumbai Airport. Ask for diversion due to low fuel.”
Another situation in this question can be of a simple diversion due to weather or low fuel.
Is the Exam Same for AMEs and Pilots?
Yes, the RTR Part 2 exam is the same for both pilots as well as Aircraft Maintenance Engineers. This can be unfair to the aircraft maintenance engineers as the questions asked in this exam are designed for pilots and not Aircraft Maintenance Engineers. The engineers have to prepare for scenarios they will never face in the real world.
Tips for the Exam
Take Notes
The examiners may advise not to take notes but it is allowed. In real world flying every pilot takes notes. Some of the calls are too long to remember which is why you should take notes to remember.
Stay Calm!
The examiners have given feedback that some students get stressed out during emergency scenarios as if they are actually facing them. The examiners think that you are not confident and may deduct points due to this. It is important that you take a lot of practice exams and work on staying calm during the entire exam.
Ask Questions Before the Exam
The examiners want you to ask questions before the exam. They expect you to know the identifier code of the airport on the screen but in case you do not know about it, ask for it before the exam. The DGCA RTR Part 2 exam is also about situational awareness and so if you ask questions in between the exam, you may lose points for it.
Situational Awareness and Attention
Make sure to note down everything carefully. If you say "say again" many times you can lose points for it.
PilotSphere RTR Part 2 Simulator vs AIVR RTR Part 2 Simulator
A feature-by-feature look at how the PilotSphere AI simulator stacks up against the AIVR practice tool for the DGCA RTR Part 2 exam.
| Feature | RecommendedPilotSphere RTR Simulator | CompetitorAIVR RTR Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Simulation Type | Real-time AI-based examiner simulation | Pre-recorded audio + text-based practice |
| Examiner Interaction | AI acts as examiner dynamically | No live or AI examiner |
| Grading & Feedback | Instant AI scoring: marks you on phraseology, accuracy, confidence and logic | Manual / no marking: self-study format with no automated evaluation |
| Confidence Scoring | Yes — powered by Hume AI | Not available |
| Question Source | Based on actual RTR Part 2 patterns | Large question bank (not exam-focused) |
| Real Exam Experience | Closely simulates viva environment | Limited simulation realism |
| Difficulty Adaptation | Adaptive (AI-based) | Static content |
| Learning Style | Interactive + speaking-based | Passive listening/reading |
| Built by Pilots Who Took DGCA RTR Part 2 | Yes | Not stated |
| Free to Start | Yes | 6 min / session limit |