Originally Posted by
LightShade
Hi!
It just happened that I’m finding myself in the situation I was never expect I would end up.
Half way down my ATPL Friday I went for my Initial class medical 1, just to find out that one of my eyes if drifting way over the EASA limits.
I agree with whoever thinks I was stupid in not doing my class medical before the ATPL, unfortunately I realise it only now;
I find myself broken, my dream apart now that I was, somehow, after years, able to see the dream of a childhood, getting closer.
Does any of you went through this?
Is any way you can turn around a FAIL in the class 1? I attended my visit in the UK CAA.
I believe the standards are the same for any EASA country can any confirm this?
I really don’t know what to do, I find myself pretty lost.
IF YOU ARE READING THIS POST, YOU PLAN TO GO COMMERCIAL AND YOU HAVENT DONE YOUR MEDICAL, DO IT!!
I’LL ENSURE YOU YOU AVOID LOTS OF DISAPPOINTMENT.
Hi Lightshade,
If you're still looking for advice, I suggest you contact an FAA AME in the UK and get a Class One valid for student purposes (You'll need to fill in MedEx online). Then contact the FAA who will arrange a medical flight test (MFT) based on the information you provide. You'll choose the state in which to do the MFT and will need to convert your EASA PPL prior to travel via a designated pilot examiner (DPE), a list will be provided by the FAA. Find a club/school with aircraft you are familiar with and make sure you are current. The MFT may last an hour and all they want to see if that you are safe to fly. Good luck and feel free to PM me with any further questions.