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A good friend and fellow pilot tells me that in his dealing with avmed he has been told that they are some 10-14 days behind in looking at renewal applications. Have others found that as well?
Not good if you a CPL wanting a renewal.
Not good if you a CPL wanting a renewal.
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This may shock our younger viewers, ( and I’m showing my age), however when I started flying, unoptimisable and including getting my ATPL you went to your DME for a medical. If you passed, he/ she gave you a slip of paper. You could the walking in to your local DCA/CAA office, hand over said bit of paper and they would revalidate your licence on the spot!
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I did all the specialist stuff they asked for in January/Early February.
saw my DAME 22 February.
Class 1 expired 03 March.
DAME re-validated for 8 weeks as per normal - 03 May.
Followed up at 3 weeks and 5 weeks. Told not to call again.
Called day before expiry.
Issued an interim Class 1 valid to 02 JUL 23.
No news!
I did all the specialist stuff they asked for in January/Early February.
saw my DAME 22 February.
Class 1 expired 03 March.
DAME re-validated for 8 weeks as per normal - 03 May.
Followed up at 3 weeks and 5 weeks. Told not to call again.
Called day before expiry.
Issued an interim Class 1 valid to 02 JUL 23.
No news!
Same here, I'm on audit but got the 8 weeks, rang them and they issued another 4 weeks, medical came a short time after. The problem is with new medical certificate applicants.
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CASA took two months to revalidate my Class 2.
The Japanese Authority took two days to renew my Japanese Class 2 which had been expired for three years.
The Japanese Authority took two days to renew my Japanese Class 2 which had been expired for three years.
CASA’s solution to this issue is ingenious, they don’t have to streamline their processes, don’t have to hire more staff, don’t have to spend a cent.
“All designated aviation medical examiners (DAMEs) are now able to revalidate a pilot's medical certificate for up to 4 months instead of the current 2 months.
This means pilots can continue to use the privileges of their flight crew licence for an additional 2 months while we access and issue their new medical certificate.
To learn more, visit the Federal Register of Legislation. “
If they just make one further change and extend this out to 12 months they could do away with themselves altogether.
“All designated aviation medical examiners (DAMEs) are now able to revalidate a pilot's medical certificate for up to 4 months instead of the current 2 months.
This means pilots can continue to use the privileges of their flight crew licence for an additional 2 months while we access and issue their new medical certificate.
To learn more, visit the Federal Register of Legislation. “
If they just make one further change and extend this out to 12 months they could do away with themselves altogether.
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How about they just let the DAME revalidate it for the whole time period and make themselves completely redundant?
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I mentioned this on another thread but there are now accredited 'DAME2's who can do just that.
My last renewal was with a DAME2 and it was issued on the spot for the full validity period.
https://www.casa.gov.au/search-centr...al-certificate
...but I agree that there should be a 'DAME1' or something for Class 1 renewals...
My last renewal was with a DAME2 and it was issued on the spot for the full validity period.
https://www.casa.gov.au/search-centr...al-certificate
...but I agree that there should be a 'DAME1' or something for Class 1 renewals...
This may shock our younger viewers, ( and I’m showing my age), however when I started flying, unoptimisable and including getting my ATPL you went to your DME for a medical. If you passed, he/ she gave you a slip of paper. You could the walking in to your local DCA/CAA office, hand over said bit of paper and they would revalidate your licence on the spot!
For those who may be operating internationally, the 4 month revalidation by the DAME may not be accepted if ramp checked overseas, as the ICAO standard only permits a 45 day extension.
A few months ago I read a CASA communication that indicated the cardiac risk index calculation was to be revamped, resulting in a halving of the number of stress ecg referrals. I now can’t find it anywhere. Does anyone else recall that and possibly supply a link?
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In the UK, you see the Doc, do the tests, if it's the year for an ECG then the paper strip is scanned and sent to the CAA. The doc then puts a blank certificate into his laser printer, hits print, and gives it to you on the spot. Job done.
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There is a story in AF about some controversy around whether a CASA-issued medical certificate should be required for private operations in CTA. The story says, among other things:
Bull****.
Someone should explain to CASA that Class D is CTA and that pilots without a medical certificate have been operating in it for decades.
CASA has maintained for several years that pilots operating in CTA would always need Class 1 or Class 2 medical certificates...
When questioned about the potential restrictions that could apply to RPCs operating in CTA, a CASA spokesperson outlined several things that were under consideration.
"We’re still developing policy in this area, but a Class 2 medical certificate is required for pilots operating in controlled airspace under current arrangements..".
When questioned about the potential restrictions that could apply to RPCs operating in CTA, a CASA spokesperson outlined several things that were under consideration.
"We’re still developing policy in this area, but a Class 2 medical certificate is required for pilots operating in controlled airspace under current arrangements..".
Someone should explain to CASA that Class D is CTA and that pilots without a medical certificate have been operating in it for decades.