CASA Class 2 Medical - Australia

[newbiexxx]

Hi,

Im interested in the process of obtaining a class 2 medical for CASA. I would like to know what actually happens with the DAME. Is it just a medical questionnaire? Is there any physical examination(clothes off etc)? and what is the difference between a DAME and DAME2?

Any light you can possible shed from start to finish. Sorry if this has been covered before, but I couldn't find anything through the search.

[gchriste]

Pretty simple procedure. I did my first one a year ago. On the scales (close eyes), questionnaire, check balance, check reflexes, pee in cup, check eyesight (I wear contacts), check blood pressure, from memory that was about it.

[flywatcher]

There are a few serious questions to answer, anything relating to alcohol consumption needs careful thought.

[Arm out the window]

Go to the CASA website, follow the links to CASR Part 67, it's all pretty much in there - standards, things that could preclude you from holding a medical etc

Good start point anyhow. Hearing, ECG? Not sure if they're required for class 2 initial, I've only done Class 1, but look in the regs anyway and it should become clear.

[ButFli]

Don't admit to anything. Ever used codeine? No, you haven't.

I "admitted" to "using" codeine after I'd broken a rib and it was recommended by a doctor. That was interpreted by the DAME as me admitting an opiate addiction. I had to pay a few hundred dollars for drug tests to prove I wasn't high before I could get a medical.

How much alcohol do you consume? One or two drinks a week. Never more than three in a session. You've definitely never had a hangover at work. You've definitely never consumed enough to make you forget parts of the night. You've never consumed alcohol because you felt sad.

[Howard Hughes]

Did my class 1 today...
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes (do you exercise regularly)
No
No
No
No
No

That about covers it!

[newbiexxx]

Thanks for the replies guys......

My main concern is the issue of taking off my shirt. I have a tatt from the old days, which I am quite ashamed of now. It's very inappropriate and I really don't want to go through the trouble of having to explain my self to the DAME etc. I won't be discussing the tatt on the forum either. But would appreciate a heads up before hand.

So basically I want to know if part of the medical is for them to see you partially undressed?

[Capt Fathom]

FFS Newbie, harden up. It's just a medical to assess your fitness to fly! It's not a beauty pageant.:rolleyes:
The DAME is not going to care less what you look like. You think a tat is the worst they've seen? :ok:

[5-in-50]

There's one really important thing to know about Medicals, and without this massively important detail sorted out, you'll never hold a class 2.

It's usually related to your gluteus maximus area and is the final requirement before a DAMES will send your medical to CASA for approval:

It's accessing your back pocket and paying your DAME the appropriate fee :}

Seriously though, relax - a class 2 is a simple affair and you'll have nothing to worry about if you're not dying and can cough up the dough at the end :)

[aroa]

Had one once that lasted about 7 mins and 45 sec.
The leading Q as I came in thru the door was " You look well !!"
Pleased to hear that, but after a read the card, a quick pee in a jar and a 15 sec test of that out the back by the doc, he wrote my height as weight and weight as height.!

Did I ever get a query from the CAsA Med(dlers) how a 75 cm midget weighing in at over 300lbs could even get in an aircraft. Alas no.

They both already have yr money, so who gives a ...:mad:

It is simple, but the guy I go to now gives me a very good work over, atho the cost is now in multiples of what it used to be.
Good check up, good value..at the doc end.
The top example was a total WOFTAM.:{

Stay healthy and fly safe. :ok: