The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has set up a three-member committee to review complaints about out-of-syllabus questions in the Radio Telephony Restricted (RTR) examination for pilots, which took place on May 20. This examination is crucial for pilots, testing their proficiency in radio communication with air traffic controllers. The committee, formed on May 21, is expected to submit its findings within a week. Concerns regarding the RTR examination process have persisted for years, with pilots arguing that the test was previously overseen by officials from the Department of Telecommunications’ Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing, who lacked flying experience. Although the DGCA assumed responsibility for the examination in 2024, criticisms remain. Capt Manoj Hathi, a former Air India operations director, noted that the new committee lacks pilot representation and pointed out that internationally, such tests are usually conducted by qualified flight instructors. The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has previously raised issues regarding the relevance of questions posed during the examination, claiming that examiners often stray from core topics.