Passed CAD and failed other tests Medical Class 1
Hello everyone,
I have the following situation: I want to obtain an initial EASA Class 1 medical certificate. Four years ago, I underwent an EASA Class 2 medical exam but failed both the Ishihara test and the anomaloscope (AQ 4.2). As a result, I received the VCL limitation, and the doctor advised me to try a lantern test.
Last year, I finally decided to give it a go. Unfortunately, I wasn’t feeling well that day (if it had been a flight day, I wouldn’t have flown). As a result, I failed both the Beynes lantern test and the CAD test in Cologne. They didn’t even provide me with the CAD score.
Later that year, I took the CAD test again at another facility and passed with a score of 5.8 SN (deutan). Now I’m unsure about my next steps. Of course, I was happy to have passed, but this leaves me with one passed CAD test against previous failures. I haven’t submitted the CAD results yet because the German aviation authority (LBA) is quite unpredictable. If they deny my Class 1 medical, I won’t be able to transfer my medical certification to another country. Additionally, I’m hesitant to retake the CAD test, as 5.8 is quite close to the failing threshold.
Is it correct that the color assessment at City University in London does not get recorded? Can you take the test multiple times if something goes wrong?
That’s why I’m asking if anyone here has been in a similar situation. I’ve also considered obtaining a UK CAA Class 1 medical and submitting the CAD result, which would allow me to continue flying in Europe. A Canadian or FAA medical could also be an option, as they offer tests I can pass. Interestingly, I passed both the Ishihara test and the anomaloscope when getting my boating license, even though the requirements are supposedly stricter.
Another question: what happens if I obtain a medical certificate from a non-EASA Balkan country, and that country later joins the European Union? Would I have grandfather rights in that case?
Additionally, I’m looking for addresses of any lantern test facilities (Spectrolux, Holmes-Wright, Beynes) and details on how these tests are conducted.
I would really appreciate any help.