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How to qualify

 

To qualify for the exemption, pilots must register online with CASA (which must be acknowledged by CASA), and renew, a modified form of unconditional private motor vehicle driver licence medical certificate known as a driver licence medical certificate (aviation) issued by a medical practitioner.

 

Medical examination

 

You will need a driver licence medical certificate (aviation) confirming your fitness to fly, issued in accordance with the conditions in Instrument CASA EX 68/12. When applying for this medical, you must tell the doctor of any condition that may adversely affect your ability to fly safely. Examples include but are not limited to diabetes, epilepsy, heart conditions, stroke, eye problems (such as cataracts), psychiatric disorders, blackouts or fainting.

 

The certificate issued by a medical practitioner uses the uniform Australian private motor vehicle unconditional driving licence medical standards contained in the Austroads Inc. publication Assessing Fitness to Drive for Commercial and Private Vehicle Drivers, but modified by additional CASA-designed medical standards. This type of medical examination can be undertaken by any general practitioner and is similar in form to the Austroads Inc. driver licence medical examination.

 

Expiry and renewing

 

For pilots under the age of 65 years the medical is normally issued for two years, however your GP at his or her discretion may decide to issue the certificate for a period of less than two years should they decide that you require more regular medical assessments. For pilots aged 65 years and over, the medical is issued for a maximum of 12 months.

 

To renew your driver licence medical the process is the same as applying for an initial issue driver licence medical (aviation).

 

Cost

 

The CASA component is free. Your doctor may charge a consultation fee. CASA has no control over this aspect of the process.

 

How to register

 

The chart below is designed to guide all applicants through the process. A text version of the registration process is also available.

 

Disclaimer: By registering with CASA as a pilot who is the holder of a driver licence medical (aviation) and completing this process you agree to comply with all the conditions and limitations of Instrument CASA EX 68/12. Do not register unless you intend and can operate in compliance with all the conditions and limitations of the CASA instrument.