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Medical requirements for UK and national private pilot licences
Seeks views on whether a DVLA Group 1 driving licence is a sufficient medical requirement for UK and national private pilot licence holders.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk
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The consultation proposes that a sufficiant medical requirement for UK private pilot licence (PPL) and national private pilot licence (NPPL) holders should be holding a current DVLA Group 1 Ordinary Driving Licence (ODL).
Existing medical options (for example a UK declaration with GP counter signature) will remain available.