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2005Canberra ACT 2601,Australia  \nThe Hon Darren Chester MP  \nMinister for infrastructure and TransportParliament HouseCanberra ACT 2600,Australia.  \n# Requesting an update on the progress towards Class 2 Private Pilot Medical reform\n\nMr Carmody,  \nFurther to my last communication regarding Class 2 private pilot medical reform.  \nThe Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of Australia(AOPA Australia)is requesting an update from the CivilAviation Safety Authority (CASA)with respect to the regulators progress towards Class 2 reform.Over a yearhas passed since the AOPA Australia and SAAA first called on the Minister and CASA to initiate this most vitalreform.During this time,our association has continued to receive advice from a significant number of pilots,who have either exited our industry or have declared their intention to exit when their current medical expires.  \nAcross the past year,both the United Kingdom and United States of America(as a result of broad private pilotmedical reform)have seen a resurgence in general aviation pilot activity,with no increase in accidents as aresult of medical incapacitation.  \nThe AOPA Australia has reviewed the published discussion paper responses on the CASA website,noting thatthe vast majority are supporting the call for a driver's license standard,supported by pilot self-declaration.  \nThe AOPA Australia believes that fitness to fly is a relationship between a pilot and doctor,not a pilot andgovernment.We are urging CASA to implement a driver's license standard,supported by pilot self-decíaration,enabling thousands of fit and heaithy pilots to return to general aviation.  \nThank you for your time and we await your response.  \nYoufs sincerely,  \nBENJAMIN MORGAN  \nEhecutive Director  \nAircrat owners and Pilots Association of Australia(AOPA Australia)Hangar 600,Prentice Street,Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 Australia.POB0X 26,Georges Hall NSW 2198 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