Originally Posted by SIASPARKY
Does anyone know if they do blood tests for the medical checks. What do they check for? Cholesterol or something. I know having a heart attack will ground you from being a pilot.Just to sidetrack, does having high cholesterol disqualify you from being a pilot cadet. Even if you do not have now, does having later in your career cause you to lose your licence?Thx.
Blood test is just one of many test conducted. Your cholestrol level must be below 200 (if I remember correctly). But if yours exceed that limit, not to worry CAAS will give you time to lower it to the expected level. One of my coursemate had high cholestrol level & he was given abt a year (i think) to lower it down.
Pilot must stay healthy to maintain class 1 medical. Start your workout now!
