PfCO to GVC Conversion Course
£399.99
Tax included in UK & Free delivery
Convert your PfCO to a GVC to obtain an Operational Authorisation to operate in the Specific Category. The heliguy™ PfCO to GVC conversion course makes this transition smoother.
Who Is The Course For? The course is for operators who hold the legacy PfCO but now need a valid GVC.
What Does The Course Involve? The course includes online theory training and exam, a practical flight assessment, and an Operations Manual refresh.
Why Train With heliguy™? Our in-house instructors have taught 7,000+ candidates, including pilots from Network Rail, National Grid, and UK emergency services. Receive lifetime support with dedicated aftercare.
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Why Do I Need To Convert?
Switch your PfCO to A GVC
Drone pilots require an Operational Authorisation to operate in the Specific Category (for the majority of enterprise flights).
Up until the end of 2023, operators with a valid PfCO could use this to obtain an Operational Authorisation.
However, from January 1, 2024, PfCOs are no longer valid - even for operators with an existing Operational Authorisation. Instead, pilots must have a GVC to operate in the Specific Category and to obtain an Operational Authorisation.
So, all Remote Pilots who want to operate in the Specific category, be nominated as a Remote Pilot in an Operations Manual, or apply for an Operational Authorisation, must now hold a valid GVC.
To sit the heliguy™ conversion course, operators must provide a copy of their existing PfCO certificate and a copy of their logbook which demonstrates a currency of two hours of flights in the last three months.
Switching Your PfCO To A GVC
Make the transition with heliguy™ by your side
The PfCO to GVC conversion is a multi-part process, and heliguy™ will support you throughout.
Online Learning: On-demand online learning through the heliguy™ Learning Management System. The content, delivered by the heliguy™ instructors, covers all you need to know to pass the GVC. Access live support from heliguy™ in-house instructors from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Remote Theory Exam: Sit your exam remotely via webcam. Answer 40 multiple-choice questions, covering air law/responsibilities, UAS airspace operating principles, and airmanship and aviation safety.
Practical Flight Assessment: Conduct this assessment at one of our UK venues. Demonstrate your ability to control your drone safely and accurately through a series of manoeuvres.
Drone Operations Manual: Submitted to the UK CAA, this document explains how you will conduct operations in the Specific Category under UKPDRA-01. It covers areas such as safety, incident reporting, flight planning, and emergencies.
Operational Authorisation: Once you have passed your GVC, you can apply to the UK CAA for an Operational Authorisation.
heliguy™: Your Drone Training Partner
Lifetime support to expand your drone enterprise
CAA-approved GVC course delivered by our experienced in-house instructors who have trained 7,000+ candidates, including drone teams from the likes of Network Rail, National Grid, Sellafield Sites, Manchester City FC, and Phillips 66.
Flexible and on-demand online learning - any time, any place. Prepare for your exam through engaging course material, learn at your own pace, and rewatch content. Got a question? Then access live and remote support from our training team.
Sit your theory test remotely, with flexible exam slots available.
Streamlined Operations Manual creation process - judged to meet the highest drone industry standards, endorsed by IQ Verify against the requirements of BS ISO 21384-3: 2019.
Conduct your bespoke flight assessment - tailored to your commercial operation - at any of our UK venues.
Unlimited free resits for the theory exam and flight assessment, and dedicated aftercare support.
Progressive training pathway: Expanded career development with courses such as CPD, Operational Safety Case consultancy, and Regulated courses.
Blanket access to heliguy™ ecosystem: Consultancy, hardware supply and support, lifetime training suppport, in-house repairs, rental equipment, and global logistics.
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