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Old 22nd Jun 2023, 15:52
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1 corona beer for the one with the best guess on what had to be followed up on, wrong answers only please!
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Old 9th Aug 2023, 04:15
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Originally Posted by Oasis
1 corona beer for the one with the best guess on what had to be followed up on, wrong answers only please!
A minor issue of my medical history FAA has never been concerned about.
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Old 8th Nov 2023, 09:12
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Originally Posted by Babyjet_dododo
If your BMI is over 35, you cannot hold a medical in HK (among other tests required).

Initial and renewal medical can be up to 35 BMI, but you will be questioned a lot about your lifestyle.
Would you mind sharing what kind of tests have to be done if the BMI is up to 35?
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Old 12th Nov 2023, 08:24
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If you think you're going to have bmi issues, attend your medical in high heels, hopefully they will measure your height with shoes on
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Old 12th Nov 2023, 16:32
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Originally Posted by Alex Law
Would you mind sharing what kind of tests have to be done if the BMI is up to 35?
Blood test and a stress ECG on a treadmill with a cardiologist.
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Old 19th Nov 2023, 01:06
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Originally Posted by Alex Law
Would you mind sharing what kind of tests have to be done if the BMI is up to 35?

Not true. At all.
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Old 19th Apr 2024, 06:14
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hello everyone, I'm expecting to do HKCAD medical this June, any idea what tests are to be expected.

My BMI is 32, wearing prescription glasses, No other medical condition.

any info you share will be really helpful.
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Old 19th Apr 2024, 08:25
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No issues with glasses, just has to be correctable vision. Dont think they look at BMI too closely unless it is over 35 so you wont have any issues
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Old 19th Apr 2024, 10:21
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Originally Posted by TurningFinalRWY36
No issues with glasses, just has to be correctable vision. Dont think they look at BMI too closely unless it is over 35 so you wont have any issues
thats great. Thank you for the reply.
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