CAA Approved

A2 CofC & GVC Combo

online drone course

This CAA affiliated A2 CofC & GVC combo course qualifies you to operate in the A2 & Specific Categories.

A2 CofC & GVC Online Combo - Save £100!

We have over 40 years of unmanned aircraft operating experience with over 4,000 flying hours.

Manned Aviation Commercial Pilot - Air Traffic Control - World Wide Drone Flying Experience - 10 Years CAA Instructor

The A2 CofC is a remote pilot competency certificate primarily intended to assure safe operations of drones close to uninvolved persons.

The GVC (General Visual Line of Sight Certificate) is the new CAA commercial standard in drone training allowing you to operate drones up to 25Kg commercially in the Specific Category of legislation.

Our A2 CofC and GVC combo provides maximum operational flexibility at a cost effective price.

A2 CofC & GVC - Online Course

After enrolment the comprehensive introduction module will guide you through the process of how to access the courses so you can obtain everything you need. Many people prefer web based training. if this is you then the this course is ideal.

Flexible Learning

It will take around 4 hours to complete the A2 CofC theory, and around 12-15 hours to complete the GVC theory phase, but there is no rush. You can learn at your own pace, you are in control and can decide how much you want to study and when.

You won’t be expected to go through lots of reference documents, the course is clearly laid out and all the information is easy to absorbed,

You can stop, start or revisit a module at any time making our online eLearning package a very flexible solution. Your course is valid for a period of 6 months giving you plenty of time to complete the required elements.

The course covers the theory syllabus as set by the CAA comprising of;

A2 CofC

• Meteorology

• Drone Flight Performance

• Drone Operating Principles

GVC

• Air Law & Responsibilities

• Airspace Operating Principles

• Airmanship & Aviation Safety

• Drone General Knowledge

• Human Performance Limitations

• Meteorology

• Navigation & Charts

• Operator Responsibilities

• Operating Procedures

Free Course Support

Our course includes 1hr free instructor support, additional email, telephone of webchat support can be provided on request. We have one of the countries most experienced drone instructors and operators on hand to answer all your questions. With thousands of hours flight experience and over 1,500 students trained you can rest assured you will get the best course support.

Theory Examination

On completion of the theory modules contact us to arrange a time for your exams that suits you.

You have the option to take an online exam, or visit our COVID safe South West training centre South of Bristol, the choice is yours.

The exam consists of multiple choice questions covering the content of the modules, and you will require a computer/laptop with webcam, speakers and microphone if taking your exams online.

Operations Manual (GVC)

We provide you with our excellent Operations Manual template resources to assist you in writing this CAA required document and will guide and support you through the process of shaping the document to suit your operations. We are professional auditors of CAA documents so you can be assured you get the best information and support.

Practical Flight Assessment (GVC)

The Practical Flight Assessment is primarily safety focused and tests a candidate’s flying skill and safe operational ability. This is set against the processes stated in your Operations Manual. We will provide you with close support and guidance documents leading up to the assessment so nothing will come as a surprise to you. Your Assessor will be looking for safe and competent flying – were not looking for Red Arrow drone pilots! Your instructor will quickly put you at your ease to ensure that you perform to your maximum capability.

To ease you into the assessment, we can provide pre-assessment flight training for those with some flying experience or train you to professional standard from scratch for those new to drones.

We have flight locations all over the UK as well as several locations at our regional drone training centre South of Bristol.

This course includes your flight assessment from one of our South West based assessment locations. If you are not South West based and require a flight assessment in your area, this can be arranged but a local assessment fee may apply. Please contact us for details before booking if you are not able to attend a South West based flight assessment.

The Flight Assessment process takes approximately 1hr.

CAA Operational Authorisation Application (GVC)

Once you have completed the process, you can then apply to the CAA for an Operational Authorisation. We will provide you with support for your application to the CAA.

*CAA GVC Operational Authorisation application fee is not included.

Self-Declaration of flight competence (A2 CofC)

Before we issue you an A2 CofC certificate, the CAA requires you make a declaration you are competent to fly in the Open Category of current UAS Legislation. For this, you need to ensure you are practised in the type of operations you will be using the A2 CofC for.

Please Note. Our A2 CofC and GVC combo is suitable for multirotor drones only.

GVC Courses - Online - Instructor Led - Total Flexibility

For more information call us on

07961 771418

or email us at

info@spectrum-drone-services.co.uk

A2 CofC - GVC - Multirotor - Fixed Wing - eLearning - Classroom - Cost Effective - COVID Safe Training.

We have over 40 years of unmanned aircraft operating experience with over 4,000 flying hours.

Manned Aviation Commercial Pilot - Air Traffic Control - World Wide Drone Flying Experience - 10 Years CAA Instructor

Spectrum Drone Services is a training partner of 3iC Ltd.