Health & Safety Training
CAA Approved General Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) Certificate (GVC)
Description
This GVC Course forms the first step towards a CAA Operational Authorisation (until 31st December 2020 this was known as a PfCO). This course covers all unmanned aircraft from 0-25 kg, regardless of aircraft type, so it covers both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.
Progression Opportunities
Successful delegates can attempt the Practical Flight Test. The test is designed to show that delegates have understood, and can apply, the principles from the course. It is a great opportunity to test delegates’ drone operating procedures in a safe environment. Full details of the assessment, with guidance on how to prepare will be provided during the course.
Successful delegates can also progress onto the ECITB Foundation Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Training Course.
Location
Online
Entry Requirements
None
Course Duration
2 Days
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for those wanting to fly drones in Open Category A1 transitional and A2 (A2 transitional) for recreational or commercial purposes.
Course Content
This course covers:
- UAS General Knowledge and Flight Performance
- Meteorology
- Human Factors and Airmanship
- Open Category UAS Operating Procedures
- Airspace Operating Principles
- Air Law and Responsibilities
- Navigation and Charts
- Specific Category UAS Operating Procedures
Method of Assessment
Closed-book multiple-choice exam per module.
Certification
General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC)
