just wondering if there has been any update on a result of the cvd case or if there is an indication of when the result is likely due even the slightest update if possible would be appreciable
The result should be known by next month sometime apparently
Unfortunately, the AAT refused permission for the hearing transcripts to be published on CVDPA's website, so looks like we'll have to wait for the decision to be published instead.
There's also a nasty rumour going around that AvMed have now started refusing to issue Class 1's entirely to new pilots who fail the CVD testing, leaving them with no option except to appeal at the AAT.
One would've hoped that the resignation of the PMO and a new DAS may have led to a fresh and consultative approach, but it seems that optimism was a little too premature. Any guesses as to when the new PMO is going to be announced??
Lets hope that AOPA's recommendation of Dr Liddell or someone else of his calibre is given the chance to takeover the reigns and give AvMed a much needed cleanout before they have a chance to destroy anymore of this industry.
Dr Liddell published an article ('Medical Exodus') in the Dec/Jan edition of AOPA's Australian Pilot magazine. Last two paragraphs reproduced below.
'The micromanagement of every recreational pilot with type 2 diabetes has driven many of them out of the industry, increased the costs of regulation with extra staff and resources to pore over the submitted daily blood sugar results,(which have already been checked by the DAME), and achieved nothing for aviation safety.
Like the rest of the population who trust their doctors, CASA needs to trust its' medical examiners, and stop wasting funds on over-regulation of private pilots. If they diverted the savings into teaching pilots about airmanship and sound decision making, only then might there be a positive effect on aviation safety'
