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CAAC Medical Guide

The official CAAC iOS mobile application for medical. Required for student pilots training under the CAAC system.

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iOS App

The official CAAC Apple mobile application for medical. Required for student pilots training under the CAAC system. Follow these instructions below to book your medical.

Download Apple iOS App
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Step 1

Before attending your aviation medical examination, please complete the steps below. These steps are important — incorrect registration details may delay or invalidate your medical. Taking a few minutes to set this up properly will save significant time and trouble later.

Download the「民航监管」App

This is the official CAAC regulatory app used for pilot medical records​

Register your personal account

Use your own details exactly as shown on your official documents

Check and verify your information carefully

Even small discrepancies can cause issues later. We strongly recommend having HKPAPA staff verify your details before you finalise the account.

Ensure you meet the prerequisites

  • China mainland mobile phone number

  • Valid Home Return Permit (回鄉證)

Book your medical examination

Once registration is complete, book your appointment directly via the designated hospital’s official website.

Medical Examination Location

Civil Aviation Medical Examination Centre
Guangdong Second Provincial General Hospital – Civil Aviation Campus

广东省第二人民医院民航院区(航空体检)
(Guǎngdōng Dì Èr Rénmín Yīyuàn)
 

广东省广州市白云区航云北街83号 9 號樓 4 樓

Block 9, 4/F No. 83 Hangyun North Street,
Baiyun District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China

Medical Examination Hours

Monday to Friday | 07:30 – 11:00

Getting There

  • High-speed rail to Guangzhou Station
    → approx. 10 minutes by car to the hospital

  • Alternative: Guangzhou East Station (广州东站)
    → approx. 30 minutes by car

Step 2 

Book your appointment via the official booking link

Important (Read Carefully Before Submitting)

​Book 「申请合格证 A2 」

  • Change 「身份证」 to 「护照」

  • Enter your Mainland Travel Permit (回鄉證) number

  • Do NOT enter your passport number

Entering the wrong document type or number may result in booking rejection or delays on the examination day.

Things to Do Before Your Medical Examination

The aviation medical is straightforward if you prepare properly.
Most issues arise not from health, but from avoidable preparation mistakes.

3 Days Before the Medical

  • Eat light, regular meals
    Avoid overeating or unusually heavy food.

  • Do not consume alcohol
    Even small amounts can affect test results.

  • Do not attend the medical if you are unwell
    Avoid taking any medication unless medically necessary.

The Day Before the Medical

  • Avoid strenuous or heavy exercise

  • Do not eat after 8:00 p.m.

  • Drink water in moderation
    Stay hydrated, but avoid excessive intake to ensure good sleep.

  • Wash your hair before sleeping
    Do not use conditioner, hair gel, or styling products.

On the Day of the Medical Examination

  • Attend on an empty stomach
    Do not eat breakfast. Some tests require fasting (blood / stool-related checks).

  • Do not drink water or take medication
    Arrive with an empty bladder, unless instructed otherwise.

  • Clean your ear canals

  • Bring required documents

    • Mainland Travel Permit (回鄉證)

    • Hospital or medical records if you have had major surgery or significant trauma in the past

  • If you wear glasses

    • Bring your glasses

    • Bring your optometry prescription / lens rating

  • Dress appropriately

    • Do not wear a jumpsuit

    • Do not wear long boots

Payment

  • WeChat Pay only

  • Fee: RMB 1,176.48 (approximately HKD 1,325)

Pre-Examination Requirement (Important)

  • An “Intend” must be submitted to CAAC before the medical examination

  • If unsure, you may ask the medical centre staff for assistance on-site

Examination Flow (By Floor)

  • 4th Floor (Starting Point)

    • Blood sample

    • Ultrasound

    • ECG

    • Urine sample

  • 3rd Floor

    • X-Ray examination

  • 5th Floor

    • Eye examination (distance vision & colour blindness test)

    • ⚠️ Please bring your glasses if you use them

    • Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, Throat & smell test)

    • Blood pressure

    • BMI (height & weight)

Duration

  • Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes

Language Support

  • English proficiency is limited, but translation tools can be used

  • Cantonese-speaking staff are available

Results

  • Results will be available within 3 days

  • If any issue is identified, the medical centre will contact you the following day

Tips

If you follow the above, the medical is usually routine.
Preparation is not about passing — it’s about avoiding unnecessary complications.

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