Class 2 Medical for PPL

[dublin_eire]

Hi,

Getting medical soon. An optional extra is the audio. It's e45 more. Is it necessary? I plan on going beyond PPL eventually. I understand it's for the instrument flying you need it. What do you think?

[johnc21]

Hi

It depends on what level you wish to continue towards.

If its up to CPL,ATPL you will need the Class 1 so you might be better off trying to get it from the outset.

I am not sure exactly how far the class 2 can take you though, sorry.

[SweetChariotXV]

What is the price difference between class 1 and 2. I know class one initial is £317 but not sure about initial class 2. If you say you eventually plan on going further with flying, then why not bite the bullet and just get the class 1 now instead of paying for 2 initial medicals?
It will also give you some peace of mind too!

[dublin_eire]

Just to do with timing. I haven't left enough time to get Class 1.

I start flying very soon. I was told the audio is for IR. I plan on going commercial so would you recommend take class 2 + audio now to do me up to that level or just take the standard class 2 now and take a class 1 when going further?

You said I need a class 1 for CPL test???

[johnc21]

If you are planning to go commercial, you will need a class 1, try get it now because, if for some reason you may fail the class 1, it is better to know now rather than later for obvious reasons.

[RTN11]

Class one initial is quite expensive, but after that each section is valid for a different period of time, so each yearly renewal costs a slightly different amount.

Also, if you get a class one, and after a year you don't renew, you still have class 2 privilages for 5 years (as you would if you just get a class 2)

You don't want to do all your training, then find out you can't get a class 1 medical for whatever reason. It's worth getting it just for the peace of mind.

[Whirlygig]

Just to do with timing. I haven't left enough time to get Class 1.
I start flying very soon.
You don't need a medical to start flying on a PPL course as you will flying under your instructor's licence but you will need it before solo.

I would call your CAA today and try and book an initial Class 1 asap; they may have cancellations or an early slot. If you get a Class 2 initial, you'll only need to get a Class 1 initial later so that's a waste. The audio is definitely a waste unless you seriously think you're going to fail it in which case you won't get a Class 1.

And yes, you must have a Class 1 medical before you sit your CPL skill test.

Cheers

Whirls

[122.85]

I agree I started my PPL back in August and got a Class 2 and after completing the PPL / night (IMC nearly finished) I now have to go to Gatwick for the Class 1 to continue on. It may be about £140 more than the Class 2 initial but better to have it if you are planning on the CPL etc. I have not booked ATPL course etc until class 1 in the bag just in case not issued.

Good luck