A2 Certificate of Competency Archives - A2 Certificate of Competency https://a2certificateofcompetency.co.uk/category/a2-certificate-of-competency/ Tel:- 07889 767 398 Wed, 18 Jan 2023 12:01:05 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.4 https://a2certificateofcompetency.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/cropped-A2-CofC-Logo-Cropped-500-1-32x32.png A2 Certificate of Competency Archives - A2 Certificate of Competency https://a2certificateofcompetency.co.uk/category/a2-certificate-of-competency/ 32 32 UK Drone Laws Explained https://a2certificateofcompetency.co.uk/uk-drone-laws-explained/ Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:37:38 +0000 https://a2certificateofcompetency.co.uk/?p=27039 Basic Drone Law Simplified Introduction The UK drone regulations are quite complicated, there is lots of information spread across many documents and it’s hard to know where to start.   I am Mike Green from Commercial Drone Training, I am a former pilot and one of the longest serving certified CAA drone examiners and I am […]

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]]> What use is the Open Category A2 CofC to a new drone pilot? https://a2certificateofcompetency.co.uk/what-use-is-the-open-category-a2-cofc-to-a-new-drone-pilot/ Mon, 08 Nov 2021 13:19:00 +0000 https://a2certificateofcompetency.co.uk/?p=26442 Before we start with the A2CofC it is useful to know anyone with a camera drone that is not classed as a toy must have an operator ID.  To register for an operator ID please use link below: https://register-drones.caa.co.uk/drone-code/getting-what-you-need-to-fly If you own and fly and drone under 250g (Mavic Mini 2) then the A2 CofC […]

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]]> How Close can you Fly a Drone to People and Buildings https://a2certificateofcompetency.co.uk/with-an-a2cofc-how-close-can-you-fly-a-drone-to-people/ Wed, 03 Nov 2021 13:10:14 +0000 https://a2certificateofcompetency.co.uk/?p=26438 I have recently seen lots more drones flying closer to persons in public areas, I thought they had to stay 50m away from people?. You would of become used to not seeing many drones in busy places such as high streets etc.  but a new set of drone regulations came into force on the last day […]

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]]> Most Often Ask Questions in Relation to A2CofC Online Course https://a2certificateofcompetency.co.uk/most-often-ask-questions-in-relation-to-a2cofc-online-course/ Thu, 07 Oct 2021 11:31:44 +0000 https://a2certificateofcompetency.co.uk/?p=26432 The full title description of the A2 CofC is an A2 Certificate of Competency. How long does the course take? This depends on how much time you are willing to commit to the course in one go and how easy you find it to soak up information.  Some students complete the course and mock exams in […]

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]]> Top 3 Frequently Asked A2 CofC Questions https://a2certificateofcompetency.co.uk/top-3-frequently-asked-a2-cofc-questions/ Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:42:23 +0000 https://a2certificateofcompetency.co.uk/?p=26258 As a Recognised Assessment Entity RAE approved by the UK Civil Aviation Authority CAA to host A2 Certificate of Competency (A2 CofC) Courses and train Drone Pilots I am frequently contacted regarding our traditional A2 CofC ground school and online courses.  The following three most common A2 CofC questions are below: 1.  I need to fly my […]

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]]> Navigating the Open Category https://a2certificateofcompetency.co.uk/navigating-the-open-category/ Wed, 10 Feb 2021 18:10:11 +0000 https://a2certificateofcompetency.co.uk/?p=26014 Navigating the Open Category can be quite daunting.  CDT recommend using the table below in conjunction with Reading CAP 2013 and CAP 1789A to gain a better  understanding of what and where you can fly.  The ‘All’ row of the table states the ‘Golden Rules’ for Navigating the Open Category.   Operation   UAS Operator […]

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]]> A2 CofC (Certificate of Competency) 1:1 Rule Explained https://a2certificateofcompetency.co.uk/a2-cofc-certificate-of-competency-11-rule-explained/ Thu, 03 Dec 2020 12:31:14 +0000 https://a2certificateofcompetency.co.uk/?p=25017 Many people are attributing the A2 CofC 1:1 rule to the Specific category and though it is a great way to work in a risk adverse way, the spirit of the rule is for the Open Category were the CAA has no oversight on Operations. The A2 CofC 1:1 rule was devised as a simple […]

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