Private Pilots & Drone Operators
Class 2 / LAPL Medical
Class 2 and LAPL medical in Leeds for UK private pilots, light-aircraft pilots, and RPAS drone operators. £200, including ECG where required. Serving pilots across Yorkshire.
Who it is for
Who needs this medical.
- Private pilots holding or applying for a PPL
- Student pilots working toward a PPL
- Pilots flying under a Light Aircraft Pilot Licence (LAPL)
- RPAS (drone) operators who require a medical certificate
- Recreational and microlight pilots
- Glider pilots exercising privileges that require a medical
What is included
What the examination covers.
- Full physical examination
- Resting 12-lead ECG when required
- Distance, near and intermediate vision assessment
- Colour perception screening
- Hearing assessment
- Urinalysis
- Blood pressure and cardiovascular review
- Medical history and medication review
Certificate validity
How long the certificate lasts.
- Under 40
- 60 months
- 40 to 49
- 24 months
- 50 and over
- 12 months
Validity runs from the date of the examination and is defined by UK CAA Part-MED. Renewal timing depends on your age on the day of the medical.
Detail
Yorkshire Aeromedical is a dedicated aviation medical clinic in Leeds offering UK CAA Class 2 and LAPL medicals to private pilots across Yorkshire and adjacent areas.
The Class 2 certificate is required by anyone exercising the privileges of a Private Pilot Licence (PPL), a Light Aircraft Pilot Licence (LAPL), or a remote pilot certificate for commercial drone operations. The examination follows UK CAA Part-MED standards and covers general health, cardiovascular fitness, vision, hearing and any condition that could affect safe flight.
A resting ECG is carried out at first issue, at age 40, and at age 50. When an ECG is required, it is included in the standard fee. Colour perception is assessed at first issue, and vision is checked against the CAA standards for distance, near and intermediate ranges.
What to bring
- Photographic identification, such as a passport or driving licence
- Any glasses or contact lenses that you use for flying
- A list of current medications and relevant past medical history
- Previous medical certificates, if you hold one
- Recent specialist letters or investigation results, if any are relevant
After the examination
In straightforward cases the certificate is issued at the end of the appointment. If your history means a specialist report or further investigation is needed, we will explain what is required and guide you through the process. You will pay any specialist directly for their reports.
Where further casework is needed, for example reviewing a specialist letter or liaising with the CAA on your behalf, this is charged at £100 per hour in 30-minute blocks. We will always let you know if casework is needed and give you a clear indication of the likely charges before proceeding.
Cancellation
You can cancel or reschedule free of charge with more than 5 days notice. Within 5 days, a 50% fee applies. Within 48 hours, the full fee is charged.
Before your first medical
If this is your first CAA medical with us, the before your medical page explains what to expect on the day, how to prepare, and the documents to bring.
Ready to book your medical?
Urgent, weekend and evening appointments available on request. Booking takes about a minute.