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Old 3rd Feb 2004, 17:44
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VFR800
 
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And now for the bad news

Just posting this for info really,

Had the report from the cardiologist, not good news. Echo shows moderate aortic regurgitation with some LV dilatation with no stenosis. I have now to see my GP to be referred to a consultant cardiologist for further evaluation.

So no commercial flying career for me and I don't know if these can ever by fixed, except by valve replacement surgery (which is a bit of a bummer at 36), which the cardiologist is of the opinion I may need at some point.

My local AME has told me that he thinks the CAA will let me retain my Class 2, but will require a regime of monitoring.

Now awaiting the inevitable from the CAA. If anyone's interested I will post any updates, I guess I'm not the only one with this problem!

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