Medical question

[BHYX]

Hi, I'm a relatively new PPL (A) and had a question on Medical Certificates.

Initially I got the class 1, (to see if I was fit enough to do ATPL should I decide to), but now I'm going to let it lapse into a class 2 and stay PPL. As I understand it the expired class 1 will be valid with class 2 privileges until 2010, but do I need to physically exchange the expired class 1 certificate for a "live" class 2? Or do I just keep the expired class 1 in my licence folder?

Many thanks.

[owenlars]

I would suggest that you need do nothing until your Class 1 expires. You then need to do another medical at which stage you tell your MO that you only need PPL privileges and you do the relevant test.

[OpenCirrus619]

You just keep the "expired" Class 1 in your wallet.

If you look at it there is a line that says something to the effect that it is good for Class 2 validity periods.

OC619

P.S. Make sure that, if you leave it 5 years, it is still a simple renewal with an AME - not another initial at Gatwick.

[umbongo]

if i remember correctly, it does mention the class two validity on the class one certificate - ie you dont have to do anything to use it as a class two medical.

Just make sure you know the correct period of validity for your age group.