New for 2023
CAA Modular GVC Course
£750.00 (+ VAT)
99.6%
First time pass rate
14 Day
Refund guarantee
5 Years
Certification validity
About this course
This course awards the General VLOS Certificate (GVC).
The Modular GVC
The Modular GVC is a pilot competency course designed to provide you with everything you need to obtain an Operational Authorisation (OA) from the CAA. It's designed exclusively for AV8 students who completed their A2 CofC with us and consists of some online study, an exam conducted under formal conditions, the creation of an operations manual, and finally a practical flight test. Once you've completed the course, you're awarded the GVC and you can then use your shiny new certificate to apply to the CAA.
Having a GVC brings a lot of flexibility and professionalism to your drone operations. Because your A2 CofC already included most of the theory syllabus, you only need to complete once module which goes into much more detail about drone operations as well as the practicalities of planning and conducting safe and legal drone flights. Depending on your circumstances, the course can be finished in as little as a few days, however most students complete it over the course of 2 to 3 weeks on a part time basis.
The theory part of the course is completed online via the same virtual learning environment you used for your A2 CofC; super easy to use and navigate and there are lots of quizzes and knowledge checks to keep you on track. Once you're ready, the exam is online and on-demand 24/7/365 (literally!). You'll connect with a proctor (a human being) who'll help you get set up and ready. The exam is multiple choice and covers the same areas as the knowledge checks. Because of the way our courses are structured we have a near 100% first time pass rate, however if you happened to have a bad day we provide you with some additional support and retakes of the exam are always free.
With the exam complete you'll be able to log in to Flight Docs, our very own automated system for creating your operations manual. It takes around 30 minutes, after which you'll have a full compliant and formatted document sitting in your inbox. The final step is your practical flight test.
We have a network of flight examiners across the whole of the UK from which you can choose the one closest and most convenient to you. We also provide you with the details of how the flight test is performed right at the start of your course so you can practice whilst you study. The test itself consists of planning for the flight, setting up, completing the various manoeuvres, responding to simulated emergencies and closing your operation down. It may seem a little daunting but we guide you every step of the way.
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The virtual learning environment worked incredibly well, easy to use and so good that you can come and go as you please and study at your own pace.
Rich
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The course material is very easy to follow, and it prepares you well for the exam.
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Fly Anywhere
Where drones aren't prohibited
25KG
Max drone weight
50m Bubble
Between your drone and people
Our multi award-winning GVC.
Our 2023 certified Modular GVC course has been specially designed for A2 CofC holders who completed their course through AV8 Flight School. With one simple step you'll have everything you need to access the £42bn UK drone industry and become a successful operator.
£750.00 (+ VAT)
Virtual Learning
Online | Fully Supported | On-Demand
Simple. Purchase your course in under 60 seconds with instant access.
Flexible. On-demand learning; start, pause, resume and complete at your own pace.
Supported. Unlimited, on-demand support from your instructors whenever you need them.
Accessible. Compatible with a wide variety of devices.
Exams. On-demand 24/7/365 with free retakes.
SpLD. Additional support available for students with Specific Learning Difficulties.
Operations Manual
Fast | Automated | Simple
Tech. We created an automated system to create your operations manual automatically.
Simple. Create your fully compliant operations manual in around 30 minutes - no Word templates required.
Smart. Our systems knows what information it needs from you and takes care of everything else.
Easy. Use the browser-based interface to enter your details and information, then click "Create My Doc".
Fast. Your manual arrives with you in under 30 seconds, fully complete and expertly formatted.
Practical Flight Test
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On-Demand | 1-on-1 | Nationwide
Accessible. Select a local examiner from our nationwide network of flight assessment locations.
1-on-1. All our flight tests are conducted individually, 1-on-1 to give you focussed attention.
On-demand. Select your test date and time with weekday and weekend availability.
Safe. Our test locations comply with all health & safety standards with full covid preventative measures.
If you're brand new to drones, then the full GVC course is for you. Designed for anyone, regardless of previous experience or learning style, we give you everything you need to achieve your GVC.
Upgrade your legacy PfCO to the full GVC the easy way. 100% online, no flight test requirement and all your operations manual updates are provided. A2 CofC is also included as standard.
Exclusively for graduates of AV8's A2 CofC course! We designed the A2 and GVC courses to fit hand-in-glove; this means you can progress to the GVC without repeating any content.
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Online Learning
Completed online via your virtual learning account; it's the same super easy to use and navigate system as your A2 CofC course. Because you've already covered all the foundation-level modules in your A2 course, you only need to complete one more for the GVC (Flight Ops Intermediate). Once you're ready, the exam is again online and on-demand 24/7/365. You'll connect with a proctor (a human being) who'll help you get set up and ready. The exam is multiple choice and covers the same areas as the knowledge checks.
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Operations Manual
With the exam complete you'll be able to log in to Flight Docs, our very own automated system for creating your operations manual. It takes around 30 minutes, after which you'll have a fully compliant and professionally formatted document waiting in your inbox.
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Practical Flight Test
We have a network of flight examiners across the whole of the UK from which you can choose the one closest and most convenient to you. We also provide you with the details of how the flight test is performed right at the start of your course so you can practice whilst you study. The test itself consists of planning for the flight, setting up, completing the various manoeuvres, responding to simulated emergencies and closing your operation down. It may seem a little daunting but we guide you every step of the way.