Dr Kate Manderson, Principal Medical Officer, says this policy is in response to industry requests for a simplified aviation medical scheme for the recreational aviation community. This proposal offers a contemporary, safe and effective self-certification that works within a risk-based governance framework.t to facilitate greater operational opportunities for sport and recreational aviation activities when safe to do so, as outlined in our General Aviation Workplan.
'The Class 5 medical self-declaration aims to improve accessibility to a streamlined medical certification pathway for the general aviation and recreational aviation community.
'What we are proposing is that pilots will be able to seek a Class 5 medical self-declaration online and self-assess as to whether they meet the relevant medical requirements.
'Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria, satisfactorily meet the Class 5 medical requirements and make a self-declaration, will be automatically issued with a Class 5 medical.
'To support the implementation of the policy, we plan to develop comprehensive guidance materials and training modules on the Class 5 aviation medical requirements for applicants to be able to make an informed self-assessment of medical fitness for aviation safety.
'This will be supported by enhancements to the Medical Records System that will facilitate an online self-assessment and self- declaration medical application process.'
Consultation opens 27 October and closes 17 November 2023.
The survey can be accessed on our Consultation Hub.
This is one of the initiatives in our GA workplan for simplifying health arrangements.
This proposal has been developed with input from the aviation community, including the aviation medicine technical working group.
Consultation on access to airspace
Medical fitness is also one of the topics in our consultation on access to Class C and Class D controlled airspace for sport and recreation aircraft. We are seeking feedback as part of our commitmen
