UK PPL Medical
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And I agree. 
Now listen carefully, Sam-MAN...
No-one except the CAA wll be able to tell you if you can fly or not. The chances are that you can. But if you have ANY kind of abnormality, however small, the AME won't be able to issue the medical on the spot; it will have to go to the CAA. And then it could take several months before you get your medical.
So stop messing about and telling us that you don't really have anything wrong. Stop thinking about who else you can see, or what other tests you can have done. Phone your nearest flying school, or check on the CAA website, and find the name and address of your closest AME. Then pick up the phone and book a Class 2 medical. I don't know the cost for you young 'uns, but you can ask, and it will definitely be under £200. Don't say a word about this past history unless asked; you're just getting your medical to make sure you can before you start learning to fly.
OK? Got it? And that, young man, is an order!!!!!
Now listen carefully, Sam-MAN...
No-one except the CAA wll be able to tell you if you can fly or not. The chances are that you can. But if you have ANY kind of abnormality, however small, the AME won't be able to issue the medical on the spot; it will have to go to the CAA. And then it could take several months before you get your medical.
So stop messing about and telling us that you don't really have anything wrong. Stop thinking about who else you can see, or what other tests you can have done. Phone your nearest flying school, or check on the CAA website, and find the name and address of your closest AME. Then pick up the phone and book a Class 2 medical. I don't know the cost for you young 'uns, but you can ask, and it will definitely be under £200. Don't say a word about this past history unless asked; you're just getting your medical to make sure you can before you start learning to fly.
OK? Got it? And that, young man, is an order!!!!!
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Hey!
I will do ASAP. Wouldnt it be more reasonable getting a class 1 medical so i am positive that i can be a pilot, or would it just be a waste of money if its going to run out in a few years?
Many thanks!
*rings up CAA*
I will do ASAP. Wouldnt it be more reasonable getting a class 1 medical so i am positive that i can be a pilot, or would it just be a waste of money if its going to run out in a few years?
Many thanks!
*rings up CAA*
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Wouldnt it be more reasonable getting a class 1 medical
It costs a hell of a lot more, for a start.
Once you have the class 2, then start to think about class 1.
Do not post again until you can tell us you have got your cert!
SD
It's probably worth having a chat with your AME in the near future- the lot in the North West appear friendly enough.
I guess in the back of your mind, your wondering how your childhood problems will affect your medical. Reading between the lines, taking into consideration that you are, and have been free of symptoms since this was detected, it's likely that the end result will be the granting of a medical certificate. (Although I'm making a few rather large assumptions here.)
As, has been stated, the quack is likely to want to investigate things further- it's unlikely that your GP will be willing to arrange these on the NHS.
You do have a right to view your records, but you can't just turn up and view them, I suggest you talk to the person who deals with records at your GP's. You may be a little surprised as to what's not included.
(But don't tell any porky pies to your AME.)
PS, it looks like your enthusiasm is starting to p*ss people off, don't take it personally, try and keep your questions concise and avoid the forums specifically for pilots......and remember how this feels when your a Captain
I guess in the back of your mind, your wondering how your childhood problems will affect your medical. Reading between the lines, taking into consideration that you are, and have been free of symptoms since this was detected, it's likely that the end result will be the granting of a medical certificate. (Although I'm making a few rather large assumptions here.)
As, has been stated, the quack is likely to want to investigate things further- it's unlikely that your GP will be willing to arrange these on the NHS.
You do have a right to view your records, but you can't just turn up and view them, I suggest you talk to the person who deals with records at your GP's. You may be a little surprised as to what's not included.
(But don't tell any porky pies to your AME.)
PS, it looks like your enthusiasm is starting to p*ss people off, don't take it personally, try and keep your questions concise and avoid the forums specifically for pilots......and remember how this feels when your a Captain
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it looks like your enthusiasm is starting to p*ss people off, don't take it personally
It's just that we seemed to be going round in circles. Sam may or may not have childhood health problems that may or may not delay or prevent him getting a medical. It was obvious to several of us that the the ONLY way to find out was to go for a medical, and ASAP as it might be a long process. Sam appeared to be thinking of all the reasons not to do this, or to do something else. Now, while that's quite understandable as he's scared he might not get a medical, in the long run he has to bite the bullet and find out. We could all see that it was a time for action, not for more words. Perhaps we did put it rather strongly...but it seemed necessary. It was well meant - really, Sam.
But do keep posting; we in no way meant to put you off!
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Perhaps we did put it rather strongly...but it seemed necessary. It was well meant - really, Sam
Sam, I apologise if I seemed harsh or rude, but... NIKE!! (just do it)
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Sam,
How old are you? What sort of exercise do you do? How far can you run before you get knackered?
How old are you? What sort of exercise do you do? How far can you run before you get knackered?
it looks like your enthusiasm is starting to p*ss people off,
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I can't stress how important getting you medical is before you spend money on flying. I invested in my flight over to NZ and spent 20hrs on my flying and it was nearly all for nothing due to problems with my medical.
Luckily all is good now but it could have been an expensive disaster.
Good luck
Luckily all is good now but it could have been an expensive disaster.
Good luck
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I agree with Ozzymick.
When I learned to fly, a guy stopping in one of the flying school's villas failed his medical. Not quite as far as NZ, but believe me, sitting in a villa in Florida with 6 other blokes (all flying) listening to their joyous tales must have been a complete p1sser for him.
If you want to do your PPL get your appointment booked with your AME. When you're there, ask the AME if there is anything that he/she would think might stop you obtaining a Class I medical - yes I know that the CAA must examine you but there's no harm in asking the question.
When I learned to fly, a guy stopping in one of the flying school's villas failed his medical. Not quite as far as NZ, but believe me, sitting in a villa in Florida with 6 other blokes (all flying) listening to their joyous tales must have been a complete p1sser for him.
If you want to do your PPL get your appointment booked with your AME. When you're there, ask the AME if there is anything that he/she would think might stop you obtaining a Class I medical - yes I know that the CAA must examine you but there's no harm in asking the question.
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I think what I would just add is to go see the GP first, to get more background and details on the hole-in-the heart situation.
FYI, everyone had a hole in the heart when still in the womb, but it should close up before or some time after birth.
FYI, everyone had a hole in the heart when still in the womb, but it should close up before or some time after birth.
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Think we might have exhausted this topic Sam. Without continuing to keep going over old ground, you probably have all the information you need now. Best of luck if you decide to go ahead with the medical.
Thankyou
Medical Mods.
Thankyou
Medical Mods.
