I Dont Want To Go Back To Gatwick!......

[Easy226]

Evening everyone,

Just a quick question regarding the validity of a class one medical. I took my initial class one medical at Gatwick on April 1st 2003 when i was 17. I let the medical lapse into a class 2 the year after and have stayed in this situation. I read somewhere that there is a maximum time limit (4 or 5 years iirc.) that you are allowed to leave your class one medical dormant for before going back to Gatwick for a re-test.

Can anyone enlighten me on the exact time limit? Look forward to the replies.

Many Thanks

Dan

[Sailor Vee]

Why not give Gatwick a ring? They're the ones with the answers!

[VFE]

It is 4 or 5 years - either way, you're still in the clear. A lot of guys allow their med to lapse into class 2 unless they're working. I shall be renewing my class one in a couple of weeks after doing precisely the same thing almost two years ago to the day that I'll be renewing it.

VFE.

[Easy226]

Ok thanks a lot for the reply - thats one less thing to worry about.

Many Thanks

Dan

[niknak]

Check the facts very carefully with CAA Medical Branch.

With ATCOs, theres no such thing as "lapsing" from a class one to class two medical, and the period of validity is far more rigerous.

It may differ slightly for pilots, but not much.