Question 1

What are the benefits of taking the combined A2 CofC and GVC course?

Accepted Answer

Achieving the A2 CofC and GVC provides greater operational freedom, enabling organisations the flexibility of operating across the Open and Specific Categories. It is also more cost-effective than taking the courses separately. This allows organisations to scale their operations more seamlessly.

Question 2

What Do I Have To Do In The Practical Flight Assessment?

Accepted Answer

The practical flight assessment is designed to provide assurance that the remote pilot being examined can safely undertake a wide range of VLOS operations within the Specific Category, including those conducted under a published PDRA, whilst adhering to a set of procedures contained within an Operations Manual. The test will be conducted outdoors and candidates must sufficiently show competence in a range of pre-and-post-flight actions, and in-flight procedures. All candidates must complete the practical flight test. The practical flight examination can be conducted at one of our UK training venues, or at a venue of your choice if you are undertaking a closed course training programme.

Question 3

What Do I Have To Do In The Combined A2 and GVC Drone Exam?

Accepted Answer

The examination – sat in formal conditions – will comprise a minimum of 60 multiple-choice questions. There will be a minimum of five questions in each of the following subject areas: Air law/responsibilities; UAS airspace operating principles; Airmanship and aviation safety. The exam will be a closed-book format (except when questions require reference to charts, or other sources of specific aeronautical information) and the minimum overall pass mark is 75%. The examination is 60 minutes in length. Any candidate with a recognised disability or additional needs (e.g. dyslexia or dyspraxia) should be granted an extra 10% of the allocated assessment time to complete the examination. Sit your drone exam remotely using a webcam. For your exam, you will require: A quiet, private space Desktop or laptop Webcam Microphone A reliable internet connection Photographic ID (if you don't have photo ID, you will need to complete the exam at heliguy™ HQ during office hours).

Question 4

How long are the A2 CofC and GVC valid for?

Accepted Answer

The A2 CofC and GVC are valid for a period of five years from the date that the examination was taken.

Question 5

Do I Need To Do Anything Other Than Complete the Combined Course?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You must complete the CAA’s Drone and Model Aircraft Registration and Education Service free online competency test, and be in possession of the Flyer ID number associated with that test. This must be done before you start the heliguy™ combined course training.

Question 6

What Happens If I Fail The Exam/Flight Assessment?

Accepted Answer

heliguy™ offers free resits. If you have not completed your practical flight assessment/Operations Manual within a year of passing your exam, you will be required to re-do the exam.

Question 7

Do I need any kind of insurance before I take the course?

Accepted Answer

No - heliguy™ offers free insurance for your practical flight assessment through our partners at Coverdrone. Once you're operating commercially of course, you'll need to have insurance in place to protect your operations and your equipment.

Combined A2 CofC & GVC Drone Training Course

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