Your self-guided training flights must be conducted within the operating conditions of the Open A1 or Open A3 subcategory, while simulating the operating limitations associated with the A2 subcategory. You must ensure that you are competent in the definitions of these subcategories and fully understand the operating limitations that apply.
Following completion of the practical flight training, you are required to sign the declaration of building block completion. This declaration constitutes acceptable evidence to proceed to the A2 CofC theory examination. The learning objectives for the practical flight training are outlined within the course materials.
COPTRZ assumes zero liability for practical training flights conducted under self-monitored circumstances. The guidance provided within this document is non-exhaustive, and the remote pilot must only conduct a flight if they are reasonably satisfied that it can be carried out safely and in accordance with all applicable regulations.
How many hours do I need?
You must log a minimum of 4 hours of A2 CofC training flights, flown within the 90 days before you upload your logbook.
The flights must have been carried out for the purpose of A2 training. General flying, survey work or other commercial jobs cannot be counted towards the requirement, even where they are recent and properly logged.
If you hold a GVC, or an RPC-L1, L2 or L3, the requirement is reduced to 2 hours of training flights within the same 90-day window. If you do not hold one of these certificates, please upload a blank document in the certificate upload section.
Flight log requirements
We recommend using the Coptrz flight log template. The CAA need to see the following as a minimum:
Date
Operator name
Operator ID
Remote Pilot name
Flyer ID
Operating category
Operating location
Start time
End time
UAS type
UAS make and model
UAS serial number
UAS take-off mass
Flight time for this flight
Cumulative flight time
If you would like the Coptrz template, please contact us and we will send it over. Flight logs can be kept in either digital or paper format, as long as they meet the CAA's minimum record-keeping requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to include map coordinates in my flight log?
Map coordinates are optional. An address or recognisable location description is sufficient. If you have coordinates and wish to include them, you may do so, but they are not mandatory.
Can I use a paper logbook instead of an online one?
Yes, you can use either a digital or paper logbook. Both formats are acceptable as long as they meet the CAA's minimum record-keeping requirements.