The CAA has announced exemption from EASA medical requirements, based on pilot medical declarations, for Part FCL PPL and LAPL holders, operating within the UK, carrying a maximum of four passengers, non-commercial, (not instruction etc), VFR only.

 

The exemption will initially last one year, till 8th April 2019.

 

The exemption is only available to holders of licenses issued by the CAA before 8 April. Licence holders must have previously made a medical declaration in accordance with Article 163(3) of the Air Navigation Order.

 

The exemption does not apply to new applications for EASA licenses after 8th April 2018.

 

The CAA document is at http://publicapps.caa.co.uk/docs/33/ORS4No1254.pdf

 

21st March 2018