EASA class 1 medical

[Anthony1669]

hey guys,

i just have a question regarding the EASA class 1 medical initial exam, im currently planning on doing my conversion course from FAA to EASA in Bulgaria, i just wanted to know if i can take my class 1 in another EASA country and still do the conversion course in Bulgaria.
Or do i have to take the class 1 medical in bulgaria?

Thanks all

[rudestuff]

I believe you can take your initial class one in Bulgaria then apply for SOLI to any other EASA state. The one that issues your license must hold your medical records.

[Flyin'Dutch']

You can do an initial EASA Class 1 medical at ANY EASA certified Aeromedical Centre in ANY Country and AT THAT TIME choose the EASA State of Licence Issue (SOLI) you want to get your licence from.

Once you have had your first EASA Medical and have chosen your SOLI that will be your SOLI and they will issue your licence once you have done the required training and exams.

You can, in principle, do your training at any EASA training facility in any country but there is quite a bit of admin hassle involved.

It is possible to change your SOLI, many UK pilots did so prior to Brexit.