What happens if I had a medical issue in the past can I still pursue a CPL?

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Yes you can apply for a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) even if you've had medical problems in the past. What matters most is your current health and fitness not just the fact that you had an issue before. According to Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) regulations your current condition must meet the Class 1 medical standards required for a CPL.

What the rules say

When you apply for CPL training, you firstly take a Class 2 medical for admission to a flying school and later a Class 1 medical to obtain the licence itself. The assessment focuses on current stability absence of ongoing serious conditions, ability to handle flight stress correct vision/hearing, and other requirements.

Past medical issues how they're treated

Having a healed fracture past surgery (e.g. appendix removal) or minor illness doesn't automatically exclude you from CPL eligibility. If you're fully recovered with good records and no residual effect you're likely fine. However some issues like uncontrolled diabetes severe heart disease or colour blindness may either require additional evaluation or disqualify you.

What you should do if you had prior health problems

Gather all your past medical records: treatment details surgeries prescriptions recovery status.
Consult a DGCA-approved medical examiner early explain your history and see if anything needs special attention.
Be honest on your application - omission or false statements may lead to rejection or licence issues.
Make sure you have a stable, clear health state now - no active problems your condition under control.
Be ready for extra tests or specialist reports if your prior issue is non routine.

So, repeating the main question Can I Pursue CPL if I Have Had Past Medical Issues Yes you absolutely can. Having had a medical issue in the past doesn't mean you're barred from becoming a commercial pilot. What counts is meeting the current medical fitness requirements and being able to prove it. With the right documentation honest disclosures and current good health the goal of becoming a commercial pilot is within reach. Best of luck with your aviation journey

What the rules say

Past medical issues how they're treated

What you should do if you had prior health problems

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Ques: What happens if I had a medical issue in the past can I still pursue a CPL?

What the rules say

Past medical issues how they're treated

What you should do if you had prior health problems

Commercial Pilot License (4)

Commercial Helicopter Pilot License (2)

Private Helicopter Pilot License (3)

pilot (538)

PPL (168)

SPL (6)

CPL (388)