GA medical (for some) catching up with RA

[Flyingblind]

A step in the right direction for GA pilots?

"While CASA is yet to make a final decision on adopting a medical for some private pilots based on the drivers licence standard, a lot of work has been done to assess both the merits and risks of the proposal. The advantage would be that eligible pilots would be able to get a medical certificate from their general practitioner that confirms they meet the unconditional medical standards required to drive a motor vehicle, with some additional requirements to take into account the different risks in flying and driving. Once a pilot had this certificate, they would simply electronically inform CASA and carry the certificate whenever flying. There would be no fee attached to this process. This new type of medical would be available to private pilots flying aircraft up to 1500 kilograms, day visual flight rules and generally with one passenger".

Rest of the story here:
Civil Aviation Safety Authority - March 2012 (http://www.casa.gov.au/scripts/nc.dll?WCMS:STANDARD::pc=PC_100860)

[Frank Arouet]

Yes, everybody saw that before Christmas.

Don't hold your breath until it's been signed off.

[Ejector]

To bad if you want 2 pax :ugh:

[VH-XXX]

too bad if you want 2 pax

Unless "generally" means something else....

[T28D]

As usual the devil is in the detail, if you have any sort of condition on your class 2 medical do not breath a sigh of relief, you won't see any change in the madness that each renewal dictates, the simple "drivers license test" is not for you.

In fact it probably only suits 20 year olds in perfect health.

Read the fine print before any cries of jubilation.

[VH-XXX]

I heard somewhere that the US Sport Pilot category is so popular at the moment, because over there if you "lose" your medical, you are unable to fly, even a sport aircraft. As a result, if you simply fail to renew your medical and then go Sport Pilot you are laughing.

I wonder if A - This is true and B - If that would happen here in this situation.

[LeadSled]

VH-XXX,
A - True
B - We don't know yet, see T-28D's post.
Give Peter John or Marilyn Anderson on 131 757, make their day.
Tootle pip!!

[Pass-A-Frozzo]

What is stranger still is why Doctor's wonder why pilot's feel uncomfortable being honest with them.

[thorn bird]

My FAA medical gets renewed on the spot by the FAA approved doctor, no waiting, no processing fee, no drama, no lost income.

I wouldnt be holding my breath waiting for this proposed "reform" to happen

[jas24zzk]

Come on now, we all know reform involves a user pays cost. :ugh:

[T28D]

I would go so far as to say this is a giant "boondoggle"


I wouldnt be holding my breath waiting for this proposed "reform" to happen

The probable outcome ( if any ) will be the status quo wrapped in a new blanket.

Anyone who thinks that they might get relief from a CASA non renewed medical on the grounds they have a valid drivers license is dreaming.

The medical hurdles for a drivers license are very low and in the case of coronary disease or the potential for coronary disease almost non existent, there is no accounting for BMI or mild symptomatic issues controlled by medication, there is no requirement to declare medication.

I am all for the rationalisation of the medical standards which are by any standard draconian and the CASA medical audits are severe with little concession to the expertise of independent medical specialists.

But anyone who is in the belief that they will be cut slack and given a new way to fly with chronic but mild medical history needs to take a dose of reality pills.

CASA just ain't going to let go, it would create a massive liabilty for them should it all turn to custard.

And in any event all reacreational pilots are potential criminals who don't care about risk minimisation.

[superdimona]

This proposal is far too dangerous to rush into - we already have ultralight & glider pilots constantly dropping out of the sky due to medical issues, and now CASA wants to add o the carnage.

Think of the children!

[peuce]

My first thought is ... what happens if the quack won't give you the certificate? Are you then prohibited from driving a motor vehicle as well?

[LeadSled]

This proposal is far too dangerous to rush into - we already have ultralight & glider pilots constantly dropping out of the sky due to medical issues, and now CASA wants to add o the carnage.

Think of the children!

Superdim,
I trust you are speaking somewhat tongue in cheek, or your April 1 post is a bit late??
Tootle pip!!

[T28D]

Peuce simple answer is YES