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KindolFaret · 21st January 2009, 15:21

After being diagnosed with Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (chronic condition) the only solution to continue flying without pressure equalization problems is to get long-term grommets installed in both ears.

My worry is... can I pass Class 1 medicals with grommets??

I've been reading JAA / EU legislation and it talks about not healed perforations... but not about grommets. Any experiences about that? Any pilots flying with them and passing the Class 1?

Thanks a lot.

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KindolFaret Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: At your Six! Posts: 17	Can I pass Class 1 with grommets? After being diagnosed with Eustachian Tube Dysfunction (chronic condition) the only solution to continue flying without pressure equalization problems is to get long-term grommets installed in both ears. My worry is... can I pass Class 1 medicals with grommets?? I've been reading JAA / EU legislation and it talks about not healed perforations... but not about grommets. Any experiences about that? Any pilots flying with them and passing the Class 1? Thanks a lot.