Originally Posted by
Duck Pilot
If I renew my class 1 medical that has just recently expired, will the DAME be able to renew it on the spot and then CASA issues the certificate a few weeks later? As what happened in the past and the medical was issued for 12 months.
That's what happens in a perfect world. If there's no issues, you can have the new medical (not extension) in your inbox before you leave your DAMEs office. But if it needs a tick from CASA, you'll be waiting the best part of two months at the moment.