What is the passing score for the CAA NZ FRTO exam?

The passing score for the CAA New Zealand Flight Radiotelephony (FRTO) examination is 70%.

How is the CAA NZ FRTO exam delivered and how long is it?

The exam is a computer-based test (CBT) delivered via Aspeq examination centers across New Zealand, containing 40 multiple-choice questions with a 60-minute time limit.

What standard procedures are uniquely tested in New Zealand radiotelephony?

The CAA NZ FRTO exam places heavy emphasis on the CAA NZ Standard Overhead Join (SOJ) procedure, unattended aerodrome broadcasts, Aerodrome Frequency Response Unit (AFRU / 'Beep-back'), Mandatory Broadcast Zones (MBZ), and Common Frequency Zones (CFZ).

What is the cost of taking the CAA NZ FRTO exam in 2026?

The exam fee charged by Aspeq on behalf of CAA New Zealand is $108 NZD per sitting.

Which transponder codes and emergency frequencies are critical for the FRTO exam?

Key emergency codes include Code 7700 (General Emergency), Code 7600 (Radio Failure), Code 7500 (Unlawful Interference), and Code 1200 (Standard NZ VFR). The primary VHF guard frequency is 121.5 MHz.

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CAA NZ / Aspeq Exam Specification

60 min

Time Limit

CAA NZ / Aspeq Exam Specification

70%

Passing Score

CAA NZ Part 61 / Part 91

$108 NZD

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Aspeq Aviation Examination Schedule 2026

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1Which standard radiotelephony word is used to express "I have received all of your last transmission" without implying agreement or compliance?

A.WILCO

B.ROGER

C.ACKNOWLEDGE

D.AFFIRM

Explanation: ROGER means "I have received all of your last transmission." It is an acknowledgment of receipt only and does NOT mean agreement, approval, or compliance with instructions.

2What does the standard radiotelephony phrase "WILCO" signify when used by a pilot in response to an ATC instruction?

A.I have received your transmission and will comply with it

B.I have received your transmission but am unable to comply

C.Please repeat your last instruction slowly

D.My transmission is finished and I await your reply

Explanation: WILCO is an abbreviation for "Words Received, Will Comply." It indicates that the pilot has understood the instruction and will carry it out.

3Which standard phrase should a pilot transmit if a radio message from ATC was not fully understood or heard clearly?

A.REPEAT AGAIN

B.SAY AGAIN

C.WHAT WAS THAT

D.SPEAK ONCE MORE

Explanation: SAY AGAIN is the standard ICAO and CAA NZ radiotelephony phrase used to request the repetition of all or a specific part of a transmission.

4What is the meaning of the standard radiotelephony word "STANDBY"?

A.Hold your position on the taxiway immediately

B.Wait and I will call you back

C.Switch your transponder to standby mode

D.Maintain your current altitude and heading

Explanation: STANDBY means "Wait and I will call you." The station calling should pause and wait for the station to re-establish contact.

5Which standard word is used to indicate that an error has been made in a transmission, followed by the correct version?

A.MISTAKE

B.WRONG

C.CORRECTION

D.DISREGARD

Explanation: CORRECTION is the standard word used to signal an error made during a transmission, immediately followed by the corrected phrase or data.

6Under the standard ICAO/CAA NZ signal readability scale, what does a readability report of "5" mean?

A.Unreadable

B.Readable with difficulty

C.Readable now and then

D.Perfectly readable

Explanation: Readability 5 indicates signal strength/quality is 'Perfectly readable'. The scale runs from 1 (Unreadable) to 5 (Perfectly readable).

7If an ATC signal is received with minor distortion but can still be understood with extra concentration, what is the readability rating?

A.Readability 1

B.Readability 2

C.Readability 3

D.Readability 4

Explanation: Readability 3 is defined as 'Readable with difficulty'. Readability 4 is 'Readable' (good quality with minor background noise).

8What is the standard readability scale rating when a radio transmission cannot be understood at all?

A.Readability 0

B.Readability 1

C.Readability 2

D.Readability 5

Explanation: Readability 1 is the lowest rating on the 1 to 5 scale, defined as 'Unreadable'. There is no Readability 0 rating.

9What is the standard SSR transponder squawk code for VFR aircraft operating in uncontrolled airspace in New Zealand unless otherwise instructed?

A.Squawk 7000

B.Squawk 1200

C.Squawk 2000

D.Squawk 7700

Explanation: In New Zealand, the standard SSR transponder code for VFR aircraft operating in uncontrolled Class G airspace is Squawk 1200.

10Which transponder code must be selected immediately by a pilot experiencing a general emergency in flight?

A.Code 7500

B.Code 7600

C.Code 7700

D.Code 1200

Explanation: Code 7700 is the international transponder code for a general emergency (Distress), alerting ATC radar displays worldwide.

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