LAPL with COPD ?
Hi, I have a student who is hoping to gain a LAPL. He asked if his respiratory condition- COPD would stop him. I asked if he requires O2 at home and he doesn't. I didn't ask anymore as its obviously his personal business and other people where in the room.
I have googled info and found a pilots guide, chronic lung requires AME. But I can't find a yes or no, if a medical can be issued. As I don't want to see him waste his money. Thanks. |
From the CAA's own website
Class 2 (b) Chronic obstructive airways disease Applicants with only minor impairment of pulmonary function may be assessed as fit. Seriously ; COPD would have to be pretty bad to render someone unfit for class 2. Low level (not 8k cabin alt), minimal exertion, etc. If he does not look or sound distressed to you, on the ground, the chances are he is OK. :ok: |
Lol. Only atmospheric O2 !!
Thanks for the reply. Appreciated. |
I guess the decision would be made on his functionality. COPD has various stages, constantly breathlessness at rest would present different challenges to the occasional exacerbation.
I suspect each decision would be taken on a case by case basis.:) |
LAPL medicals can be done by a GP and the standard is similar to an HGV. I doubt your friend need worry. However a class 1 or 2 will be a different matter requiring spirometer at least
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LAPL medicals can be done by a GP In my view most class 2's with COPD could be adequately assessed with a thorough history, thorough auscultation and a PFR. I doubt if a full spirometry would add much (though it is, of course, usually done at initial class 1's ). :D |
As a repat nurse, I was told if a patient is dyspnoeic on the ground they are going to be a damn site worse at altitude.
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I was told if a patient is dyspnoeic on the ground they are going to be a damn sight worse at altitude However, the original enquiry was about a LAPL student, presumably in a light single like a C152 or a PA38, and who would seldom, if ever, be above about 3000 ft. Anyone with normal breathing on the ground should cope with that sort of level change with no problems. :D |
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