GVC / PfCO Renewal - Operations Manual Service
Need help renewing your GVC / PfCO Ops Manual? Let heliguy™ guide you through the process to update, verify & submit to the CAA. Speak to an expert today.
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Drone Operations Manual Renewal Service
- Save time:
Streamline your Operations Manual preparation and reduce the time needed to produce a CAA-ready document.
- CAA-ready documentation:
Build a compliant, up-to-date Operations Manual ready for CAA submission.
- Expert review:
Have your completed Operations Manual fully checked before submission for added confidence.
- Experienced instructors:
Benefit from the expertise of heliguy™'s in-house training team, with 8,000+ pilots trained, including Network Rail, Phillips 66, and UK emergency services.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does a PfCO or Operational Authorisation last for?⌄
A PfCO or Operational Authorisation is valid for one year.
heliguy™ recommends that your PfCO or Operational Authorisation is renewed up to 90 days before the expiry date.
Are there fees for renewing my PfCO / Operational Authorisation?⌄
heliguy™ charges £119.99 to update your Operations Manual.
A separate renewal fee of £190 to the UK CAA also applies.
Be aware that if you submit a non-compliant Operations Manual, the CAA will charge you £124. That's why it is an advantage to use the heliguy™ renewal service as our instructors are well-versed in building CAA-compliant Operations Manuals.
PfCO is legacy terminology. So how do I renew my PfCO?⌄
The term PfCO was replaced by the Operational Authorisation, as part of the new UK drone laws which started at the end of December 2020.
There will be pilots who are still flying under the PfCO, as part of the overlap period between the terminology.
Pilots who successfully renew their PfCO will receive an Operational Authorisation and will be governed by the terms within PDRA-01.
My PfCO has expired. Can I renew it?⌄
If your PfCO has expired, you can sit our PfCO to GVC Conversion Course.
How long does it take for the CAA to renew a PfCO / Operational Authorisation?⌄
The CAA states that it can take up to 28 working days for your permission to be processed.