Failed Class 1 Medical in Gatwick

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Hi all,

Just to let you all know I did the spirometry test again (after been on my inhaler for 5 weeks & going to the gym 3/4 times a week) My FE1% increased to 72% so I am with the limits required by the CAA. I am now just waiting on them to get back to me about this result. Will let you all know how I get on.

dunelmitepilot here is what I found on the caa website about their criteria for asthma. I meet all these requirements so here’s hoping I can finally get this medical sorted out

Class 1 Requirements



Initial Class 1 certification may be possible provided that:

• There is a minimum period of 5 years since the last acute attack, and no significant hospital admissions
• Lung function tests are acceptable (the FEV1/FVC ratio should be greater than 70% with no appreciable drop after exercise)
• The asthma is well controlled on treatment with an inhaled steroid (“preventer”), with or without an inhaled bronchodilator (“releiver”). Treatment with steroid tablets is disqualifying.
• There is no bronchospasm (wheeze) on examination
• There is no bronchospasm with a mild respiratory infection (e.g. common cold)

A comprehensive report detailing the above is provided from a Consultant Chest Physician

Existing Class 1 certificate holders who develop asthma require similar evaluation and may be restricted to multi-crew duties