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of class 5 medical self-declaration has passed; or
(a) they are required to notify CASA of any matter specified in subsection (1).

22 Conditions — recreational pilot licence applicant or rating applicant must remain medically fit
       (1) A recreational pilot licence applicant or rating applicant must not commence a flight test in an aircraft if the applicant knows, or has reasonable grounds to believe, that they have a medically significant condition that impairs their ability to undertake a flight test in an aircraft.
       (2) A recreational pilot licence applicant or rating applicant must, as soon as practicable, cease any flight test they are undertaking in an aircraft if:
(a) there are any changes in their health circumstances, whether involving temporary or longer-term impairment or incapacitation, which may affect their ability to continue to undertake the flight test or may otherwise have an impact on aviation safety; or
(b) any issue arises in flight that causes them to have reduced capacity to control the aircraft for any period, or to change the flight plan, such as land early, divert or change altitude.
       (3) A recreational pilot licence applicant or rating applicant must notify CASA within 30 days if:
(a) they know, or have reasonable grounds to believe, that they have a medically significant condition that impairs their ability to undertake a flight test in an aircraft; and
(b) that condition has lasted for more than 30 days.
Note   Such notification is important for aviation safety purposes. It is an important indication to CASA of willingness to comply with the conditions in this Part.
       (4) Subsection (2) does not apply if, in the circumstances, the relevant act was a reasonable measure to save life (including the recreational pilot licence applicant's or rating applicant's own life) or avoid damage to property.

23 Conditions — correcting lenses must be worn if needed
        A recreational pilot licence applicant or rating applicant who needs correcting lenses must not commence a flight test in an aircraft unless they:
(a) have acceptable correcting lenses available for use while undertaking the flight test; and
(b) have within reach, while they are performing duties essential to the operation of an Australian aircraft during flight time for the flight test, a spare pair of spectacles for each pair of correcting lenses that the person requires to comply with this section.

24 Conditions — record of class 5 medical self-declaration must be carried on aircraft and produced for inspection
       (1) A recreational pilot licence applicant or rating applicant must not commence a flight test in an aircraft unless they are carrying a copy of their record of class 5 medical self-declaration on the aircraft.
       (2) A recreational pilot licence applicant or rating