Can I fly with Haemophilia?

[G-BPEC]

Hi,
I am hoping to apply to learn to fly soon, with the eventual goal to becoming an airline pilot. I have Haemophilia B, which is a blood clotting disorder (it doesn't bleed any faster, it just takes a lot longer to stop). Looking through the BA Medical criteria, it doesn't mention Haemophilia directly, just something about blood testing etc. Can anybody clarify the situation for me? Any pilots out there with Haemophilia? Can't see that there would be a problem but I just wanted to make sure. Will a grade 1 CAA medical be possible with this?

Cheers
G-BPEC

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[HomerSimpson]

The best thing to do is contact the CAA directly and ask them. They are the people who issue you with a class 1 medical under JAA regulations. If you have one of these issued, then you could explain the situation to BA in your application, stating that you ALREADY have the required medical.

Regards,
Homer

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[Charlie Foxtrot India]

I am one of those wierd females who have heamophilia B, I also have Von Willebrand's disease for good measure. I hold a Class One medical in Aus, and had a UK Class One also before I migrated.

Here in Aus the blood test is for cholesterol, not clotting times.

At least you are less likely to get DVT or have a stroke!