JAA Class 2 Medical question

[P6 Driver]

I am looking at aspects of undertaking PPL training in the UK and have a question about the Class 2 Medical.

Are there any set limits regarding BMI?

As a fairly short stocky person, built like the proverbial brick whatsit, I will have a high BMI index. I know I could book a medical and find out that way, but am enquiring via this forum before committing myself to the cost of seeing an AME.

[kenparry]

Any BMI limit? It seems not.

You may be familiar with Initial JAR Class 2 (Private Pilot) Medical Examination | Medical | Safety Regulation (http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?catid=49&pagetype=90&pageid=528) which sets out the basics of the Class 2. No mention of BMI, but people who are grossly overweight may, as a consequence, have problems that affect some of the tests listed.

[Flyin'Dutch']

Somewhere sometime ago I have seen a document which suggests that if your BMI was over 35 you should have a functional assessment with a CFI.

Never heard of anyone having one done.

Height and weight are part of the medical examination but that's it.

High BMI puts you at risk of diabetes, heart disease, strokes, various cancers etc. Worth doing something about it. Not easy, I know.