Class 1 Medical - Stammer/Stutter
Hi Guys,
I went to my local NATS centre today to get my Class 1 Medical - in order to see if I can successfully pursue my dream of being a pilot, and I was pulled up on the issue of a stammer. Now this wasn't noticeable during my talk with the doctor and all my other tests were fine, however on the sheet which declared all my conditions I ticked the box for vocal issues, so I highlighted the problem and I slightly regret doing so. So the doctor had an issue with this and said that she couldn't pass me, but neither could she fail me, without having a specialist meeting with a Chief Flying Instructor.
If anyone could put me in contact with a Chief Flying Instructor that would be great.
The issue the doctor said was that essentially if I had problems communicating over a radio this could be hazardous in an emergency situation - to which I completely agree. However I am not a considerable stutters, I would describe it as infrequent and mild - I mean I see programmes on TV and hear many stories of people who are 10x times worse. I just really don't want to be rejected from flying based upon this issue, I was gutted when the doctor told me this could be a problem.
So I was wondering if anyone knew what I am to expect to be tested by a Chief Flying Instructor, will he give me lines to read and ask me to say them out loud or just have a conversation with me? If its the former, what are the general day-to-day sentences/words a pilot has to say? For instance do pilots call to ATC to request takeoff and if so how do they refer to it...?
You get what I mean.
Any responses greatly appreciated!