If you do not currently hold a CAA medical but want to work towards your PPL, then you will need an initial class 2 medical.

You will need to apply to access the CAA portal online, register for the CAA medical service and then apply online for a class 2 medical - a guide for this process is available here. You can then see an AME for your medical. Note that without completing these steps first, an AME can not complete the medical examination or issue you a certificate.

Each class 2 initial involves the following:

• Check of photo ID (passport or UK driving licence)
• Review of the application entered on Cellma and a check of the medical history
• Review of a mental health checklist
• Physical examination including height and weight, blood pressure, pulse, heart and chest, nerves in the face and limbs, movement of the arms, legs and spine
• An ECG, a recording of the electrical activity of the heart
• A vision check including colour blindness check
• A hearing check
• A urine test - checking for blood, sugar and protein