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PPL » Air Law (A) & (H) » Medical Requirements

4.16 Medical Requirements

4.16.2 State the requirements for holding a medical certificate. CAR Part 61

61.35 Medical requirement

A person who holds a pilot licence must not exercise the privileges of that licence unless they meet the required medical certificate requirements.

 

Private Pilot Licence

The holder of a Private Pilot Licence must hold either:

  • At least a current Class 2 medical certificate issued under the Act; or

  • A current Land Transport medical certificate that:

    • is issued under clause 44(1) of the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Rule 1999;

    • applies to a Class 2, 3, 4, or 5 driver licence with passenger endorsement;

    • was issued within the previous 5 years; or

    • if the pilot is 40 years of age or older, was issued within the previous 2 years.

The pilot must also comply with any conditions, restrictions, or endorsements on the medical certificate.

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