Both on this thread and on the one you ran earlier in "Private Flying" some posters have mentioned the need for your son to have a medical assessment before investing either money or his dreams in a career which may not be obtainable. It might be an idea to post your intention in respect of this, or well-intentioned folk will keep bringing it up, as they should. Many of the posters here will have direct experience of seeing young peoples dreams dashed in the docs surgery
Re age: from the CAA website...
Assessment of children for aviation medical certification[/h2]There is no minimum age for application for an EASA medical certificate (Class 1, 2 or Light Aircraft Pilot’s Licence (LAPL)). FCL.020 states the following minimum ages for solo flight: 14 for sailplanes and balloons and 16 for aeroplanes, helicopters and airships.
There is no statutory legislation governing consent in children under the age of 16 years but there is clear case law. AMEs should follow the guidance on obtaining appropriate consent in:
1)
Consent: Patients and doctors making decisions together, General Medical Council 2008
and
2)
0-18 years: guidance for all doctors, General Medical Council 2007, particularly the section
Making Decisions (paragraphs 22-41).
Although there is no legal requirement for written consent, the AME may wish to obtain written consent from a parent or guardian before assessing and/or examining a child under the age of 16.