I would urge every pilot with CVD to join the CVDPA, rather than watch from the sidelines as a dedicated few fight the Avmed zealots.
“I’m all right, Jack” is fine until you’re not, as I predict the OP is going to discover. I earnestly and honestly hope the OP isn’t culled, but I wouldn’t be betting on it. The OP is the holder of a Class 1 medical and is about to reach an age that will ‘trigger’ some tests. Note this from the Avmed waffle, with my holding:
Class 1 medical renewals
No immediate change. CVD Class 1 pilots may need to undergo a CAD test in the future.
As is Avmed’s usual Orwellian way, Avmed asserts something that is not true.
CVD Class 1 pilots do not “need” to undergo a CAD test at any time. The truth is they have no choice but to, if Avmed dictates it.