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 as of 30 June 2025 has published a Pilot Health Safety Sense Leaflet (SSL). This SSL includes comprehensive guidance for pilots making a Pilot Medical Declaration.
Next update due
November 2025
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 as of 30 June 2025 has published a Pilot Health Safety Sense Leaflet (SSL). This SSL includes comprehensive guidance for pilots making a Pilot Medical Declaration.
The CAA is now further considering how we could further promulgate guidance that could be of assistance to medical professionals. This may include updating the website and summarising the relevant information in a document that pilots considering making a PMD could bring to the attention of a health professional. It should however be noted that the decision to make a Pilot Medical Declaration rests solely with the pilot determining their suitability as per the PMD requirements, based on DVLA Group 1 Driving Standards.
Next update due
November 2025
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 has now updated our webpage to include a link to the DVLA website to improve guidance for individuals using the PMD. We still also are considering changes to the PMD system, as consulted on (CAP 3059), which will involve identifying, developing and implementing a new IT system capable of supporting the changes, it is still anticipated that this will take several years to fully implement.
Next update due
November 2025
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
We have now concluded the analysis of the survey responses from the pilot population and reviewed the historic safety data. We have since produced an options paper that is currently being internally reviewed to reach a decision as to the future of the exemption that is currently in place.
Next update due
November 2025