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Initial Class 1 Medical Cost Increase

I previously undertook an initial C1M in November 2015 at Aviation House, which looking back at my records cost £344.00.

I'm now about to undergo another initial, however it appears the CAA have farmed this out to 3rd parties and I'm now looking at a bill of £696.00

I believe some of this cost is associated with drug & alcohol screening that has been introduced - however can anyone else advise how the cost has more than doubled?

For comparison, I've also applied for a New Zealand C1 Medical and have undertaken the initial examination, at a cost of around £350.00.

Sheeesh! My entire CPL IR only cost 1800.

Old people have to say things like that. But medicals were 3 quid. Just t'aint right.

Wasnt it guineas in those days? :ok: