Date/Time
Date(s) - 14/07/2021 - 16/07/2021
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Categories
Overview
This course will teach you everything you need to know about flying a drone professionally, the GVC is a remote pilot competency certificate that provides a single qualification that is suitable for Visual Line of Sight operations.
Aligning with our continual learning programme taking the GVC course allows operators to improve their understanding of the new rules and regulations.
The course involves theory training, a multiple-choice exam and a practical flight assessment.
Certification
After you have completed the theory course, and flight assessment, Skeye Drone Training will provide you with a GVC. You will be able to operate a UAS (drone) by applying for your own CAA operational authorisation or using your GVC to operate under a third-party CAA operational authorisation.
Who should attend
Obtaining a GVC will allow you to operate a UAS (drone) under an operational authorisation within the specific category.
Course Content
Delegates will learn the essential skills and knowledge needed to operate a drone within the Specific Category. The GVC course introduces delegates to factors such as aviation law and basic principles of flight, plus flight planning and preparation.
The syllabus includes:
- Aviation Law and Responsibilities
- UAS Airspace Operating Principles
- Airmanship and Aviation Safety
- Human Performance Limitations
- Meteorology
- Navigation and Charts
- UAS General Knowledge
- Operator Responsibilities
- Operating Procedures
Delegates will sit a 40-question theory exam at the end of the course.
Course Duration
3 days online
Deliverer
Air Data Systems
Applications
We welcome applications from companies as well as employed individuals.
To apply for a funded place on this course companies can complete the Employer Application form in the first instance.
If you are an employed individual and meet the eligibility criteria please complete this form.
Please note that should you cancel or not complete the course cancellation charges may apply.
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