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Old 13th Apr 2002, 18:37
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Question NPPL Medical......

Just wondering exactly what is required for this one - hear it's along the lines of something akin to an HGV medical, but I've no knowledge of that one either. What are the primary differences between this and a Class 2 for PPL???

My GP was asking what happens if after she passes me fit for it, and I then have to request medication that would ground me, is it her responsibility or mine to do something in that respect - I said I would automatically self-ground anyhow for lesser reasons than that, e.g. cold, but she was just curious of her own responsibilities in this area, seeing as how it's the first time GPs have been involved to this extent.

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The _proposed_ NPPL medical standards are aligned with driver ones. Class 2 driver would be reqired for "full" NPPL privileges, e.g. passenger carrying (up to 3). For those who don't qualify for Class 2 driver, normal driver medical standards would allow flying solo.

There are significant differences between Class 2 driver and Class 2 aviation, best bet is to compare the CAA and DVLA websites.

Pilots are always responsible for certifying their own fitness to fly, and I believe that NPPL medicals would involve an _endorsement_ of that certification at the time of examination - but I'm not a doctor or a lawyer!
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Thanks - I'll go head off to the DVLA site see if I can't find something there of interest - tried the CAA and AOPA but couldn't get anything other than the very general stuff - I'm now trying to get down to the small print bits instead.

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