Private Flying

Where Can Pilots with Type 1 Diabetes Fly Privately?

At this time it is understood that eight countries have systems in place that allow pilots with insulin-treated diabetes to fly using private licences – USA, Canada, UK, Ireland, Austria, Australia, Israel and Philippines.

Details are outlined on the following additional pages.

* Ireland and Austria: The system is the same as for the UK – details should be on the Ireland/Austria aviation authority websites.