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ICAO exam format

The CLEAR test, explained

Three parts. About 35 minutes.

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At a glance

Start≈ 35 min

Part 1 · Radiotelephony Role Play

18–20 min · 2 scenarios
Your test is one of two pairs:

Departure

  1. Study

    Flight details and chart.

  2. Listen to the ATIS

    Played twice. Take notes.

  3. Talk to ATC

    Handle the problem in plain English.

  4. Answer

    Questions on the ATIS.

En-route

  1. Study

    Flight details and chart.

  2. Listen to the VOLMET

    Played twice. Take notes.

  3. Talk to ATC

    Handle the problem in plain English.

  4. Brief the cabin crew

    Use NITS.

  5. Answer

    Questions on the VOLMET.

Arrival

  1. Study

    Flight details and chart.

  2. Listen to the ATIS

    Played twice. Take notes.

  3. Talk to ATC

    Handle the problem in plain English.

  4. Answer

    Questions on the ATIS.

Part 2 · Monitor and Report

7–9 min

Listen

5–6 min of radio, heard once. Note the non-routine events.

Report

Call sign, problem, actions, intentions.

Part 3 · Describe and Discuss

6–8 min

Describe

A picture of an abnormal event.

Discuss

Aviation topics linked to the picture.

How it’s scored

your level = your lowest score

Example

The lowest criterion sets the level.

Pronunciation
5Pronunciation: level 5
Structure
4 · lowestStructure: level 4, the lowest, so the final level is 4
Vocabulary
5Vocabulary: level 5
Fluency
5Fluency: level 5
Comprehension
6Comprehension: level 6
Interactions
5Interactions: level 5
Final level4Operational

Pronunciation

Easy to understand.

Structure

Accurate grammar.

Vocabulary

The right words.

Fluency

Natural pace.

Comprehension

Understanding ATC.

Interactions

Quick, clear replies.

ICAO levels

Level 4 is the minimum
Our goal6

Expert

A lifelong licence. No renewal needed.

5

Extended

Re-test every 6 years.

4

Operational

The minimum. Re-test every 3 years.

Levels 1–3 · Below standard

Below the ICAO minimum for international flying. Training and a re-test are needed.

3 · Pre-operational2 · Elementary1 · Pre-elementary

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