Meanwhile the UK CAA is proposing to do away with anything more demanding for UK (non-EASA) PPL and NPPL pilots than being able to hold a driving licence for private cars....
CAP 1284 Question 6:
Do you believe that private pilots who have a history of significant psychiatric condition (i.e. that requires medication) should be assessed by their GP rather than use a self-certification system? Please answer yes or no and provide reasons.
So if the general consensus is 'no' and some 'depressed' person subsequently decides to hire an aeroplane to go and cause mayhem.....