Medical Requirements

The BGA Executive has approved new medical requirements for glider pilots. These will be effective from 1st March 2003 and will affect all glider pilots, although there will be some transitional concessions for pilots with an existing declaration. The new requirements follow those already established for the NPPL. For more information, follow the links below;

Medical Fitness Validation and Procedures (updated 19/9/05)
Medical Fitness Requirements - Briefing Notes for Pilots (updated 19/9/05)
Guidance Notes on the Medical Fitness Required for Glider Pilots (updated 19/9/05)
DVLA Standards
Self Declaration Form (with GP endorsement) (updated Sep 07)