We introduced the Class 5 medical self-declaration in February 2024. As part of the project, a post-implementation review (PIR) took place in 2025. It included possible updates to the Class 5 medical self-declaration through a TWG.
We found possible changes to the Class 5 instrument through the summary of consultation and an internal review.
We have completed a risk assessment and are seeking input from the TWG. This will help ensure any changes:
- maintain the original policy intent
- don’t affect aviation safety.
The TWG will consider:
- allowing more types of flying endorsements, such as aerobatics and formation flying, with appropriate restrictions
- allowing flight under instrument flight rules
- increasing the number of passengers operators can carry
- updating the medical eligibility criteria and requirements.
Membership
The membership listing below is subject to review and refresh as required:
- David Anderson
- Myles Breitkreutz
- Michael Cleaver
- Steve Hitchen
- Andy Mulholland
- Marty Peters
- An Rendell
- Jeremy Robertson
- Christopher Thorpe