GASCO – Flight Safety Extra have just published a major change to the requirements for pilot medicals.
The CAA have announced that the possession of a DVLA Group 1 Ordinary Driving Licence will, for UK and NPPL licence holders be evidence of medical sufficiency.
The arrangements for a Medical Declaration will continue as an option.
By: John Green - 10th May 2016 at 18:07
The CAA have just announced a confirmation for this medical changeover. The new system comes into being late summer, 2016. Possession of a valid GB driving licence will form the new medical.
By: ozplane - 15th June 2015 at 18:25
My NPPL renewal medical with my GP used to cost a couple of pints of Greene King IPA at the Rose and Crown and a chat about the state of English test cricket. The new owners of the partnership have upped it a bit to £30 but that’s still better than up to £200 for a Class 2, which I wouldn’t get anyway.
By: John Green - 13th June 2015 at 20:58
Take your point about the health indications but, for those with slightly less disposable income it is a bit of a blessing. According to those I’ve spoken to, around our area – Hampshire/Sussax/Surrey – the average price of a Class 2 including ECG is about £250.
By: Moggy C - 13th June 2015 at 19:14
As one who’s life was saved by a casual remark from my AME I think I’ll steer clear of the consultation.
For the hundred or so quid it costs (less than a month’s hangar rental) I consider it value. But no reason why it should be imposed on others with different views.
Moggy
By: mike currill - 12th June 2015 at 16:13
Also sent mine.
By: John Green - 12th June 2015 at 14:54
If it is in the consultative stage then let’s consult. I’ve e-mailed my comment applauding a far sighted and very practical, hopefully evidence based change, that offers considerable savings for British licence holders.
By: mike currill - 12th June 2015 at 13:15
Yes that seems to be about the size of it. Would be nice if it happens though.
By: Robert Whitton - 11th June 2015 at 19:05
My reading is that at this stage its a consulation which closes on the 10th July 2015 rather than an announcement of a change.
By: mike currill - 7th June 2015 at 13:08
Very true John. Agree about the thinking behind it. I’m sure I read something about that being the way it’s done in the US, or similar anyway. Anything that helpss us afford to remain current has to be a help in staying safe.
By: John Green - 7th June 2015 at 12:11
Mike,
As far as I am aware, the original announcement made no mention of a date. The assumption must be that this new provision is current.
The thinking must be that, anyone unable to hold a Medical Declaration will be unable to drive anyway and therefore the two systems complement each other.
I think that the CAA are to be thanked for what appears tobe a piece of evidence based commonsense. It is not unusual to hear of Class 2s costing £250 per visit. This can be a burden to those struggling to maintain adequate currency.
By: mike currill - 7th June 2015 at 08:06
Does anyone know when this becomes effective?
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