Class 1 Medical Question

[huntersmoon]

Hi all,

Quick question - I'm planning on making a break into commercial aviation starting by going to the states this winter. Before I lash out on the works I'm going to get my Class 1. Nearly 7 years ago when I last tried to learn to fly before running out of money I got my Class 2 and got a total of 22 hours.

My question is simple - in the past 7 years I seem to have got fat and found cigerettes (although I'm trying to quit!) and become unfit - previously I was fit enough to pass the OASC fitness test but failed the medical due to a past history of asthma - which I am well and truly over.

How stringent is the Class 1, do you get black marks for being slightly porky and what is "reasonably fit" in their eyes.

Thanks!

Huntersmoon

[Whirlygig]

They might take a dim view if your BMI is over about 35 and you have to have a lung capacity test - if you pass those (which seem to be your main concern) then you should be OK.

Try the Medical forum?

Cheers

Whirls