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Lister Noble
16th Feb 2009, 08:13
:OI'm feeling more than just a bit stupid.
I thought my medical expired first week in March and telephoned to book an examination this morning.
Got out the licence and saw that the medical expired first week in February,although I had been convinced I'd got a few more weeks to go.
Anyway exam now booked for next week and luckily I have not flown since the medical expiry date,in fact not flown since early December.
BUT--- I have been waiting for a slot in the weather and the strip to dry out,so could have flown with no medical,which means no licence and no insurance.
Just thought I'd post this so you can all go and check yours.
Lister
PS I'm assuming I'm the only one who would do this;)
BackPacker
16th Feb 2009, 08:23
Following a recent discussion in another thread, I have now added a sticker to my kneeboard with all the expiry dates of all the different license components. Makes it very easy to check if you're legal in that respect.
Karl Bamforth
16th Feb 2009, 09:22
I arrange my email calender to send me a message or email a set time before it runs out reminding me to renew it.
I use it for everything, medicals, car tax, insurance, appointments, etc.
Spruit
16th Feb 2009, 11:53
My doctor sent a letter to me, reminding me that my medical was expiring! :ok:
Lister Noble
16th Feb 2009, 11:54
Spruit,
I'll suggest that to him next week.
Lister:)
Spruit
16th Feb 2009, 12:07
With it being a chargable visit i'm suprised yours doesn't already! Makes sense to remind folk and have them come back for more prodding @ ££££/ph doesn't it :) Hope all goes well tho Lister!
Happy Landings!
Spru!
stiknruda
16th Feb 2009, 12:15
Lister - who do you use?
I assume he is local - Can he do Class 1's?
Stik
Lister Noble
16th Feb 2009, 15:40
Stik,
Dr Dorling.
He is based at Swaffham,and does Class 1 as well.
Lister
Arclite01
16th Feb 2009, 16:32
Hi Stik
I use the guy at Norwich Airport - he does Class 1's
Would have used Dr Dorling but he's always really busy............
Arc
Arclite01
17th Feb 2009, 13:36
Dr Vincent Kielty.....................
stiknruda
17th Feb 2009, 14:20
Thanks chaps - Norwich airport is closer to "my school" that Swaffham - I've still got a few months left.
Cheers
Stik
Pilot DAR
18th Feb 2009, 00:42
Hey, a new and useful service for PPRuNe! It emails me "happy Birthday", maybe it could email us our pre entered expiration dates too! Moderators...?
Pilot DAR
Zulu Alpha
18th Feb 2009, 10:28
Lister,
Get yourself an NPPL medical from your GP. Mine charged £5 but some charge up to £20. No medical is needed, just a review of your patient notes. I just left the form and the instructions with the receptionist and it came back signed by my GP
Its valid for 5 years and allows you to fly on your PPL with the NPPL restrictions. Means you don't have to panic about renewing the CAA medical or even renew it at all.
NPPL (http://www.nppl.uk.com) has all the details.
ZA
Lister Noble
18th Feb 2009, 11:11
Thank you,I have been thinking along those lines for some time now as I could do everything I want to with the NPPL
I'll see how I get on next week and then probably change to NPPL next year,the CAA medical is a good MOT though!
Lister:)
Cusco
18th Feb 2009, 11:24
I'm not sure that a CAA class 2 medical is that thorough a health check: Sure, you get your blood pressure , urine and eyesight checked, as well as a quick listen to your chest, a squint in the ears and a lecture about your weight
I do get given a copy of my ecg (annually for the last 14 years) so its a good record for docs to look back on if I develop heart problems.
I'm not quite ready to go the NPPL route yet, but I can see the attraction for many.
Cusco
pulse1
18th Feb 2009, 11:46
but I can see the attraction for many.
I hope that "the many" enjoy it while it lasts. The new proposed LPL, which will replace the PPL and NPPL, seems to offer the worst of both worlds as far as the medical goes.
Unless there is a strong response during the consultation period, which ends on February 28, the new medical will be carried out by GP's (only if they have some aeronautical, medical knowledge, whatever that means). It will be a check(questionnaire) and the recommended cost is about £169. I am not sure what you can do if your GP has no interest in aviation matters.
Hopefully, it won't come in until anno domini has forced my retirement so I will enjoy it while it lasts.
Legalapproach
22nd Feb 2009, 18:08
Lister
The group I belong to has a space on the log sheet for expiry of medical and certificate of experience - supposed to act as a useful aide memoire.:ok:
Stick, Doc Lawrence at Lowestoft?
Legal
I took my last medical a month early and booked it for my birthday. now i know when its due without having to think!
Dave
In the same vein, it's not all that 'visible' that you have done the 3 take-off and landings in the 90 days (UK requirement for the carriage of passengers). I fell into this trap recently and was only made aware of the situation because I use a logbook programme. The layout of the 'paper' logbook doesn't help you to check this!
Lister Noble
23rd Feb 2009, 07:28
Legal,
The group I belong too also has a space on the log for licence and medical expiry,bit of a coincidence.;)
There is no excuse,I cocked up!
Shame, as yesterday was a cracker for flying.
Lister:)
Mike Cross
23rd Feb 2009, 12:07
Unless there is a strong response during the consultation period, which ends on February 28, the new medical will be carried out by GP's (only if they have some aeronautical, medical knowledge, whatever that means). It will be a check(questionnaire) and the recommended cost is about £169.
Urrggghhhh! My Class 2 renewal incl ECG last week cost me £140.00. Seems a much better deal.
nannodnai
23rd Feb 2009, 12:54
1. Our group's booking site has facilities for all sorts of expiry dates to be entered so that reminders can be generated.
2. My own AME in Cheshire sends out reminders to all his regulars, giving them the permitted 45 days' notice.
muffin
24th Feb 2009, 07:21
For the proposed LPL, it doesn't have to be your own GP but as you say they either have to have been on an aeromedical course or hold a pilots licence themselves. I think a new group of aviation GPs will spring up below the current AME level.
The real big attraction for me is that the LPL has a helicopter rating as well.
nannodnai
24th Feb 2009, 09:09
I think a new group of aviation GPs will spring up below the current AME level
Maybe, but will they have sufficient interest, or expertise ? Most of the present AME's, including mine, already have their own flying licences.