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Middle East and Cyprus travel advice

As a result of the ongoing situation in the Middle East and Cyprus, many flights to and from the region are cancelled.

CAP1284: Public consultation: UK Private Pilot Licence and National Private Pilot Licence Medical Requirements

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The consultation proposes that the medical requirement for UK private pilot licence and national private pilot licence holders is to hold a current DVLA Group 1 Ordinary Driving Licence (ODL). Existing medical options (for example a UK declaration with GP counter signature) will remain available.
Status:
Current
Review comment:
-
Version:
1
Version date:
29-May-2015
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