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GVC Module 1

£995.00 inc. VAT

GBP995 including VAT

The GVC Module 1 is an add-on to the GVC that enables drone pilots to operate unmanned aircraft beyond visual line-of-sight.

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WHAT IS GVC MODULE 1?

The GVC Module 1, previously known as STS Module 1, is an add-on to the GVC that enables pilots to operate unmanned aircraft beyond visual line-of-sight.

Operating under the GVC Module 1, pilots are able to conduct EVLOS operations up to 1000m away and BVLOS operations up to 1500m away through the use of ‘visual observers’.

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HOW FAR CAN I FLY USING GVC MODULE 1?

STANDARD GVC

SINGLE PILOT

MAXIMUM HORIZONTAL RANGE OF 500M FROM PILOT

GVC MODULE 1

SINGLE PILOT

MAXIMUM HORIZONTAL RANGE OF 1000M FROM PILOT

GVC MODULE 1

PILOT + OBSERVER

MAXIMUM HORIZONTAL RANGE OF 1500M USING OBSERVER

Diagram for illustrative purposes only – standard flight restrictions apply.

EVLOS & BVLOS FLIGHTS

The GVC Module 1 is a new certificate from the CAA, enabling pilots to demonstrate competency for EVLOS and BVLOS flights within their operations manual.

Designed as an assessment-only module, Module 1 provides a simpler and quicker route to EVLOS and BVLOS operations than the traditional OSC.

WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH THE GVC MODULE 1?

CERTIFIED ID CARD

We provide all students with a certified ID card for on-site working

FLIGHT ASSESSMENT

Student assessment fees are included in the cost (excludes CAA application fee)

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5 Years

The GVC Module 1 bolt-on qualification is valid for 5 years

ONGOING SUPPORT

Speak to our instructors for help and guidance for as long as you need

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The GVC is a remote pilot competency certificate which has been introduced as a simple, ‘one stop’ qualification that satisfies the remote pilot competency requirements for VLOS operations within the Specific category.

The GVC is comprised of a theoretical examination and a practical flight test, which are both conducted at an RAE facility.  The ‘basic’ GVC can be augmented by additional ‘modules’, such as Module 1, which address any additional remote pilot competency levels that may be required in order to comply with the requirements of slightly more complex operations, such as those involving ‘airspace observers’.

The CAA does not organise or run assessment courses, but they approve commercial organisations such as iRed®, known as Recognised Assessment Entities (RAEs), to do this assessment on their behalf.

Yes and no. The GVC Module 1 is an assessment-only module, which results in a Module 1 certificate from the CAA. Once completed, students are able to include this as evidence within a smaller Operating Safety Case to apply for extended EVLOS permissions.

As it stands, Module 1 is cheaper than an OSC, and results in a significantly reduced application time when compared to a full OSC.

Our course fees cover the cost of your assessment and qualification. Once completed, students will need to apply for their extended permissions with the CAA, which has an additional fee.

For further information and fee guidance, please contact the CAA at [email protected]