Questions about training with ProRT

ProRT is an online pilot radio training system designed to help pilots practise complete radio scenarios, listen to realistic ATC instructions, and deliver accurate readbacks. It combines a mapped Radio Scenario Builder, generated radio calls, adjustable radio effects, speech transcription, scoring, and constructive feedback in one training tool.

ProRT is designed for student pilots, qualified pilots returning to flying, and anyone who wants more confidence with aviation radio communication. The adjustable difficulty settings make it useful for simple readback practice as well as more demanding multi-part instructions.

Choose a difficulty level and radio profile, generate an ATC instruction, listen to the transmission, and record your readback. ProRT transcribes the response, checks the important instruction elements, and provides an accuracy score with feedback on what was handled well and what could be improved.

ProRT supports U.S. FAA-style radio phraseology and now includes a UK CAP413 beta mode for CAA-style ATC, AFIS/FISO, and Radio practice. The UK mode is being expanded carefully so it stays distinct from the FAA generator.

Challenge Mode lets you build a continuous run of ATC calls using your chosen difficulty, readback speed, voice volume, and radio interference settings. Calls play in sequence, recording starts automatically, and the completed run receives an overall score, coaching summary, and XP.

The Radio Scenario Builder is a map-based tool for creating repeatable radio exercises. You can place radio events along a training sequence, define pilot and controller exchanges, add dynamic details such as frequencies, squawks, QNH, and QFE, then play the scenario with a moving aircraft, radio effects, recording prompts, and an end-of-session review. It is designed for communications practice, not operational flight planning.

Scoring focuses on whether the required ATC elements were repeated accurately, including headings, altitudes, frequencies, squawk codes, speeds, directions, and callsigns. Practising without visible instruction text can earn a higher score because it more closely reflects listening to a real transmission.

Yes. You can save a custom phonetic callsign or use a spoken-style callsign. The selected callsign is retained between sessions and can be changed from the trainer whenever required.

Yes. Radio settings include muffle, static, crackle and distortion, controller voice, readback speed, and independent voice volume. These controls can be adjusted to create clearer beginner calls or more demanding listening conditions.

Yes. Signed-in users can review saved readback scores and transcripts in their readback history. ProRT also provides coaching based on recent attempts so recurring strengths and problem areas are easier to identify.

Completed Challenge Mode runs award XP based on the run settings and performance. XP contributes to a persistent account level, while consecutive days of challenge training can activate a streak bonus. More demanding settings can provide greater XP rewards.

No. Leaderboard participation is optional. Users who choose to join select a unique public display name, and can optionally display their country flag alongside their level and XP.

ProRT includes an optional account-level transcription learning layer that can remember guarded corrections for recurring speech-recognition mistakes. The learned data can be reviewed or cleared from the trainer if it is not helping.

Yes. New eligible users can start a five-day free trial with full access to ProRT. Card details are entered through Stripe when the trial begins, and the subscription continues at £9.99 GBP per month in the UK or $9.99 USD per month elsewhere unless it is cancelled before the trial ends.

No. The five-day free trial is limited to one per eligible user. Cancelling a trial does not make the same account or email eligible for another trial later.

Yes. Subscription details, invoices, future payment dates, and cancellation controls are available through the secure Stripe customer portal linked from the account menu.

Use the contact form at prort.app/contact for account or billing help, technical support, feature requests, general questions, and commercial enquiries. If you are signed in, ProRT securely attaches your account identity so you do not need to enter your contact details again.

You need a modern web browser, an internet connection, speakers or headphones, and permission for the browser to use your microphone. Headphones are recommended when practising with radio interference or quieter voice settings.

Yes. The practice trainer, Challenge Mode, and Radio Scenario Builder are designed to work on modern desktop and mobile browsers. Browser microphone permissions must be enabled before a readback can be recorded.

No. ProRT is a supplementary practice tool. It should not replace instruction from a qualified flight instructor, official FAA publications, current charts and procedures, or instructions received from real air traffic control.

No. Generated calls are training scenarios only and must not be used for real-world navigation, flight planning, operational decisions, or communication with air traffic control.

No. The map, airspace, aerodrome, frequency, and scenario information is a static training representation and is not a live or approved navigation product. It may be simplified, incomplete, inaccurate, or out of date and does not replace current official charts, NOTAMs, weather, procedures, or guidance from aviation authorities and service providers.