GVC Fixed Wing & Multirotor

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE TOPICS

In the tables of Appendix B, the applicable learning objectives (LOs) for each certificate are marked with an ‘X’.

An RAE(PC) should use the LOs when developing the theoretical knowledge elements of the appropriate course. The LOs do not provide a ready-made ground training syllabus for individual RAE(PC)s and an RAE(PC) should not rely on the LOs as a substitute for thorough course design.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT

A GVC trainee must demonstrate a level of knowledge appropriate to the privileges granted in the following subjects:

  1. Air law.

  2. Aircraft general knowledge.

  3. Human performance.

  4. Meteorology.

  5. Operational procedures.

PRACTICAL FLIGHT ASSESSMENT GENERAL

  1. The RAE(PC) must define the pass/fail criteria for the practical flight assessment (‘the practical flight assessment’). As a guide, the criteria should consist of a combination of: 

    1. ‘Minor’ errors – cumulative up to a maximum of 7, at which point the practical flight assessment is failed; 

    2. ‘Major’ errors – cumulative up to a maximum of 3, at which point the practical flight assessment is failed; 

    3. ‘Safety’ errors – any single safety error will result in an automatic failure.  

  2. An RAE(PC) may require the remote pilot to undertake further training following any failed practical flight assessment. There is no limit to the number of practical flight assessments that a remote pilot may attempt.

GVC PRACTICAL FLIGHT ASSESSMENT

GVC PRACTICAL FLIGHT ASSESSMENT

Section 1 - Pre-Flight

1.1

Mission planning to include; meteorological checks, airspace considerations, and site risk-assessment

1.2

Aircraft pre-flight inspection and set-up

Section 2 - In Flight Procedures

2.1

Take-off procedures

2.2

Flight under abnormal conditions

Section 3 - Post Flight Actions

3.1

Shut down and secure/make safe the UAS

3.2

Post-flight inspection and recording of any relevant data relating to the general condition of the UAS

 

GVC PRIVILEGES AND CONDITIONS

  1. Privileges. The privileges of the holder of a GVC are to act as remote pilot in command or flight crew of a UA where all of the following apply:

    1. the flight is being undertaken in the Specific category.

    2. the flight is being conducted VLOS.

    3. the operational authorisation under which the flight is being conducted states the GVC is the minimum remote pilot competence.

  2. Conditions. BVLOS flight is prohibited.

GVC EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS AND CREDITING

None

GVC VALIDITY, REVALIDATION, AND RENEWAL

  1. A GVC is valid for 5 years beginning with the date of issue notified on the GVC.

THE GENERAL VLOS CERTIFICATE

To qualify for the issue of a GVC, a RP must:

  1. Have completed the Open category online training material (AMC1 UAS.OPEN.20(4)(b) & UAS OPEN.040(3) & UAS.OPEN.030(a).

  2. Complete the Open category online assessment and have obtained a Flyer ID by completing the training course and test provided by the CAA Drone and Model Aircraft Registration System (DMARES), (https://register-drones.caa.co.uk/).

  3. Complete the necessary theoretical knowledge training.

  4. Complete the necessary practical training to pass the practical flight assessment.

  5. Have an operations manual that can be provided for the practical flight assessment.

  6. Complete the theoretical knowledge assessment.

  7. Complete the practical flight assessment.