Hello all,
I have just returned from Gatwick without the issue of my class 1 medical certificate. Everything was fine in all the tests carried out and would have been signed off if it wasn't for the final calculation of my BMI done by the doctor. She told me that if it was down to her she would pass me with no issues as I am athletic in build and fit as a flea, but her hands are tied as the CAA say automatic fail to any BMI over 35.
Just for clarification I am 5'7", 16st 10lb and have played rugby most of my life, recent body composition tests showed 24% body fat which is within what is considered to be normal range so I'm not a whingeing crisp and pie addict feeling hard done by
I have a letter from the chief instructor at one of the schools I have visited stating that he has flown with me and my size is no issue.
So the big questions are:
Who can I turn to to try and get some sense out of the CAA?
Is there an appeal process worth pusuing?
Has anyone else experienced this and what hoops need jumping through?
Many thanks in advance.