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Yes. German authorities recognise language certificates from other EU states on application (Section 125(3) LuftPersV). In practice, the LBA and the regional aviation authorities accept our certificates. Guide for Germany
The LBA only lists bodies it has approved itself. Our tests run via the language testing body LTB 112, which is certified and supervised by the Austrian Austro Control GmbH; our examiners are on its list of examiners.
Yes. The competent authority is Austro Control – the same authority that supervises LTB 112. Guide for Austria
FOCA recognises language tests taken abroad if the procedure is approved by the authority there and the certificate contains the results of all parts of the test – which ours do. There are dedicated slots for Swiss licences. Details for Switzerland
FCL.055 applies in all EASA states; since Regulation (EU) 2019/1747, language assessments are mutually recognised. Apply for the entry with your licensing authority. Feel free to write to us beforehand if you are unsure.
Please contact us before booking. Whether an assessment from an EASA testing body is accepted depends on your authority – we will tell you what we know.
Under FCL.055, all pilots of aeroplanes, helicopters, powered-lift aircraft, airships and – since February 2026 – gyroplanes who use the radio. To use English on the radio you need at least Level 4. Sailplane and balloon pilots are not covered by FCL.055; foreign rules may differ.
Under FCL.055 (d), IR and EIR holders must additionally demonstrate that they can use English safely in all phases of flight – including emergencies. More
About 30 minutes. The calendar reserves a 45-minute slot so the ID check and briefing have room.
Part I: describe and compare pictures, further aviation-related questions, read back two ATC instructions, two ATIS messages (student pilots: a short story). Part II: a 10–15-minute interview with a voice-only phase. Test procedure in detail
Yes – in the open Level 4–6 test, even without an existing level. You are certified at the level you demonstrate.
No. If it isn’t quite Level 6, you receive Level 5; if it isn’t quite Level 5, you receive Level 4.
Level 4 only (€199) has slightly easier questions, a picture description only and no ATIS tasks; the maximum certified is Level 4. The open test (€259) goes up to Level 6.
Yes. Initial tests and renewals work the same way. Instead of the ATIS tasks, student pilots hear a short story and answer two questions about it.
No. The order is up to you. To use English on the radio, however, you eventually need both: the radio certificate and the ICAO level.
Yes. Content is adapted to your background – airline, general aviation, helicopter or flight school.
No. Your own recordings – by video, audio or AI transcript – are not permitted.
A stable internet connection, camera, microphone and speakers or a headset. Test your equipment now
Yes. A laptop or PC with a headset is ideal, but smartphones and tablets also work.
No. The link in your booking confirmation is enough – via the Zoom app or in the browser.
Rejoin via the same link – your examiner will discuss how to continue. If you can’t get back into the meeting, call: +49 7072 1352530.
Within 24 hours by email, often on the test day.
You submit it to the authority that manages your licence. It enters language, level and validity – usually for a small fee.
Nobody but you will know. You can rebook at any time.
Level 4: re-evaluation after 4 years. Level 5: after 6 years. Level 6: no periodic re-evaluation. More about validity
Yes, at any time – regardless of the expiry date of your current level.
Level 4–6: €259. Level 4 only: €199. Bundle of training + test: €295. All prices include VAT.
By PayPal, credit card or bank transfer. With bank transfer, the slot is confirmed once the payment has arrived.
No. An account in the booking calendar is optional.
Yes, free of charge up to 24 hours before your slot. After that, the full fee is due. If you are not in the meeting within 15 minutes of the start, the slot is forfeited.
The base prices apply to weekday daytime slots. Evening, weekend and public holiday slots carry a surcharge. As soon as you choose a slot in the calendar, you see the surcharge and the total price – before you book.
Yes: PreCheck (20 min, €19) or training (45 min, €69). Your trainer is never your later examiner. Go to preparation
Pick a free slot now. The test takes about 30 minutes – you will have your certificate within 24 hours.
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