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Medical certification for balloon and airship pilots

Information for private pilots

  • Balloon and airship pilots require either a Class 2 medical certificate or a Medical Declaration (as required for a National Private Pilot’s Licence) which is based on the DVLA driving medical standards.  

    • The initial medical examination can be carried out by any certificated AME.  
    • The examination will take about one hour and the AME is responsible for setting the fee.

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