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Flock1
29th Jul 2006, 09:48
I've just checked the details of my class 2 medical which I got in July 2001. It says I should've had a Medical (general) exam on the the 23 of July this year, which obviously, I've stupidly missed.

Clearly my medical is iinvalid, but what happens now. Can I just arrange to have this medical and even though it's late, just carry on as normal, or will I be hung, drawn and quartered by the CAA?

Additionally, I have some questions.

1. What happens in this second medical compared to the first comprehensive one.

2. And do I have to go to an approved aviation doctor?

3. How much will it cost. My inital one cost about £150, and that was 5 years ago!

Cheers,

Flock1

pulse1
29th Jul 2006, 11:49
Assuming that you are talking about a PPL, the answers are:

1. It will be the same

2. You must go to an Authorised Medical Examiner

3. Cost will be £80 - £150 dpending on where you go and if you need an ECG

You can fly again as soon as you have passed. Do not fly until you have.

Flock1
30th Jul 2006, 08:20
Pulse 1

Thanks for the info. And I won't fly as PIC. But what if I fly with another PPL. Can I at least do the radio?

Cheers

Flock1

kissmysquirrel
30th Jul 2006, 08:45
Flock 1. Yes you could do the radio as you hold an RT licence.

Give Dr. White a call at Falcon House surgery, Byker. Cheap as chips and a top bloke. He'll fit you in at short notice, usually on a night time about 5pm.

Mark 1
30th Jul 2006, 08:45
You can't exercise the privileges of a pilot's licence without a valid medical.

I suspect you're in the clear for a FRTOL, also anyone is allowed to use the radio under the direction of a licence holder IIRC.