CAA waiting game!
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CAA waiting game!
Hey all!
I was recently refered by the CAA upon a medical to see a specialist about something before i could be signed off for Class 1. The specialist has since given me the all clear and promised to write to my CAA doctor suggesting i were fit to fly. Ever since i've been anxiously waiting for a response from the CAA (preferably in the form of a C1 medical certificate!
) but it is taking sooooo long!
Has anyone else been in this position? How long did you have to wait before hearing from them? It's been about 3 weeks now since i saw my specialist.
I was recently refered by the CAA upon a medical to see a specialist about something before i could be signed off for Class 1. The specialist has since given me the all clear and promised to write to my CAA doctor suggesting i were fit to fly. Ever since i've been anxiously waiting for a response from the CAA (preferably in the form of a C1 medical certificate!
) but it is taking sooooo long!Has anyone else been in this position? How long did you have to wait before hearing from them? It's been about 3 weeks now since i saw my specialist.
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First check with you specialist, or their secretary that the report has been sent, politely. If so then call the CAA medical lot (general number, press 1 then 2, I think) and ask the person at the end of the phone where your file is!
Given that you have a class one you should not have to wait too long for an answer to this.
The CAA SMO may not have the required knowledge and may be waiting for a CAA recommended specialist to consult with. Usually less than interested in the CAA apart from the money that this side-line offers. Many have very little working knowledge of pilot requirements and therefore have totally inconsistent views regarding our medical restrictions. Therefore I hope you have a good SMO looking at your case.
Personally I find the whole bunch of them somewhat archaic.
Given that you have a class one you should not have to wait too long for an answer to this.
The CAA SMO may not have the required knowledge and may be waiting for a CAA recommended specialist to consult with. Usually less than interested in the CAA apart from the money that this side-line offers. Many have very little working knowledge of pilot requirements and therefore have totally inconsistent views regarding our medical restrictions. Therefore I hope you have a good SMO looking at your case.
Personally I find the whole bunch of them somewhat archaic.
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As said before check with specialist that the report has been sent to CAA.
It has taken my specialist upto 8 weeks to sent me a report!!
When I passed this on to the CAA it took them 1 week to reply to say that they needed more info from the specialist which I would have to obtain as the CAA would not deal directly with my specialist. That was 5 weeks ago, so as you can see these things do take time.
Its all just the joy of dealing with the CAA and the NHS.
Jarvy
It has taken my specialist upto 8 weeks to sent me a report!!
When I passed this on to the CAA it took them 1 week to reply to say that they needed more info from the specialist which I would have to obtain as the CAA would not deal directly with my specialist. That was 5 weeks ago, so as you can see these things do take time.
Its all just the joy of dealing with the CAA and the NHS.
Jarvy
