AAIB investigation to Flight Design CT2K, G-CBDJ
Safety Recommendation: 2023-007
Safety Recommendation Text
2023-007: It is recommended that the UK Civil Aviation Authority provides comprehensive guidance for pilots on the medical factors that must be considered when making an online Pilot Medical Declaration.
CAA latest update
The CAA is currently in the process of updating the Pilot Health Safety Sense leaflet, which will include comprehensive guidance for pilots making a Pilot Medical Declaration. We will look to publish this SSL after the changes to the PMD requirements are implemented into the Air Navigation Order; we currently have a slot in Spring 2025 for this. We will also be updating the website with the new simplified requirements.
Next update due
30 December 2024
Safety Recommendation: 2023-008
Safety Recommendation Text
2023-008: It is recommended that the UK Civil Aviation Authority provides guidance for medical professionals to promote awareness of the medical standards required by the Pilot Medical Declaration scheme.
CAA latest update
The CAA is currently in the process of updating the Pilot Health Safety Sense leaflet, which will also include comprehensive guidance for medical professionals. We will look to publish this SSL after the changes to the PMD requirements are implemented into the Air Navigation Order; we currently have a slot in Spring 2025 for this. We will also be updating the website with the new simplified requirements.
Next update due
30 December 2024
Safety Recommendation: 2023-009
Safety Recommendation Text
2023-009: It is recommended that the UK Civil Aviation Authority engages with the UK Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency to understand their process for managing medical related driving licence decisions, and ensure that the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s process for managing the Pilot Medical Declaration scheme is as effective.
CAA latest update
The CAA had a meeting with the DVLA in May to better understand their processes for managing medical related driving licence decisions. We believe that the proposed amendments to the requirements for a Pilot Medical Declaration will make the process as effective as the DVLA process. We will also be including a link to the DVLA medical guidance on the CAA webpage for private pilot medical requirements.
Next update due
30 December 2024
Safety Recommendation: 2023-010
Safety Recommendation Text
2023-010: It is recommended that the UK Civil Aviation Authority assesses the continued appropriateness for holders of UK PPLs with microlight class ratings issued before 1 February 2008 to revalidate that rating solely by providing evidence of experience.
CAA latest update
As part of the Licensing Simplification project we are standardising revalidation requirements across a number of licences. There is currently an exemption which allows holders to revalidate solely by providing evidence of experience. This is exemption (1582) expires on 30 September 2025 and will not be renewed.
Next update due
30 December 2024
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