Commercial Pilots with past heart conditions?

[Leespot]

Hi All,

Firstly apologies for being a long time 'lurker' but I have a question that has been bugging me for a while. I am soon to begin training for my PPL. Eventually I would like to go commercial, but I had heart surgery when I was 11 years old (hole in the heart). I made a full recovery and was fully discharged when I was 12 years old - never had any problems since and I'm now 28.

My question is, does anyone know if this would cause problems further down the line in my training? I'd like to find out beforehand if at all possible.

PPL training is still something to look forward to, as it is flying after all, but commercial is where I would like to be.

Thanks in advance for any help given! :ok:

[HEATHROW DIRECTOR]

You should have posted this in the Medical Forum where I am sure you will get an expert opinion. Good luck; I'm sure you'll be OK.

[4Screwaircrew]

Pilots have flown again after heart surgery, best bet is to contact the CAA and go and be examined for a class 1 medical, this will remove any doubt.