Aviation English Asia Ltd offers the English for Flight Training module to supplement the Basic Aeronautical Knowledge Certificate Programme.
Improve your English before you start flight training
ICAO Aviation English courses designed for airline pilots are not suitable for beginners. The aim of the English for Flight Training module is to give trainee pilots the opportunity to practice the English language skills needed during both the ground school and cockpit/simulator-based phases of training.
The module has three sub-modules:
- Module 3A: English for Ground School
- Module 3B: Radiotelephony 101
- Module 3C: English for Non-routine Situations
You will practice reading, writing, speaking and listening in the context of authentic aviation training, at a suitable level for your experience.
Who is this module suitable for?
- This module is suitable for learners who want to improve their English as part of the Basic Aeronautical Knowledge Certificate Programme.
- This module is suitable for complete beginners with no previous knowledge of aviation.
- This module is suitable for learners who are about to start an overseas flight training course conducted in English and need to improve their English proficiency first.
You will improve your understanding of technical vocabulary and revise aviation theory so that you will perform better on the Basic Aeronautical Knowledge Certificate Programme.
Module 3A: English for Ground School
| Unit | Subject | Topics include |
| 1 | Aircraft Structure | Aircraft components and features |
| 2 | Principles of Flight | Basic principles of flight |
| 3 | Aerodynamics | |
| 4 | Flight Controls | |
| 5 | Aircraft Systems | |
| 6 | Flight Instruments | |
| 7 | Aircraft Documentation | Aircraft checks and checklists |
| 8 | Weight and Balance | |
| 9 | Aircraft Performance | |
| 10 | Meteorology | |
| 11 | Aviation Weather Services |
Weather forecasts ATIS |
| 12 | Airport Operations |
Airport features Traffic patterns |
| 13 | Airspace | Operations in controlled airspace |
| 14 | Navigation | VFR navigation |
| 15 | Aeromedical Factors | |
| 16 | Aeronautical Decision Making |
This module will help you improve your English language proficiency in order to:
- Understand lectures and briefings
- Comprehend technical documents and manuals
- Communicate with a flight instructor
- Communicate with air traffic control
- Prepare for pre-solo language tests
- Perform better in FAA/CASA theory exams
Please note that this module is not designed to give you language skills for ICAO level 4, although it certainly will help.
Instead the module is based on criteria identified for flight training in the AEROSTA Framework.
Course duration:
50 units (50 hours) Tuesday and Thursday evening 1930-2130 for
Entry requirements:
All students must be above the age of 16 years and have basic English proficiency.
Course fees:
One payment of $15,000 HKD for 50 hours of small group class tuition (4-12 learners), over 28 weeks. All course fees are payable in advance.
You can also read our FAQ which contains lots of details about the module and comparisons to our other ICAO Aviation English courses.
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