Hi guys,
First time poster here.... It's nice to know I'm not the only CVD out there - can't believe there's over 50 pages on this thread! I must admit I haven't had time to read them all yet. My story is I've been flying for 8 years in Australia, >3000 hrs with plenty of night and multi IFR time and I also hold a CASA Grade 1 multi engine instructor rating. I actually hold an ATPL too, but just can't legally use it.... up until now my Class 1 medical has always been restricted (1) Valid up to and including CPL and (2) Valid only in Australian airspace.
What I'm curious about though is that today my medical renewal arrived in the mail today and the restrictions have changed slightly.... It now states (1) Not valid for ATPL operations and (2) Holder does not fully meet requirements of ICAO Convention Chapter 6 of Annex 1.
Is this basically saying the same thing as what the restrictions have always previously been? The not valid for ATPL ops is self explanatory, but what about the Australian airspace only restriction? Does this mean I can now fly internationally using my CPL previleges? eg. be a SO/FO on international ops? Or maybe that's being a bit hopeful!
The whole CVD thing is extremely frustrating! I've done all the testing possible here in Australia including the signal lights test where I got 5/6 lights correct so this classed as a fail unfortunately. So looks like all my options have been exhausted for now unless anyone has got some other suggestions?
Thanks guys!