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Old 31st May 2007, 16:11
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Fewer class 2 medicals!

Did I miss an announcement?

Went for my class 2 renewal today and discovered it now lasts 5 years for those under 40* - previously this was the privilege of the under-30. And those in their 40's now need one every other year, rather than every year.

*but it expires when you are 42 regardless.

Some good news, for a change.

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Old 31st May 2007, 16:24
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Yes, you missed the announcement. Well publicised on here and flyer forums.

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Old 31st May 2007, 19:19
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Hi, is this only in the UK or also in the EU ? thanks
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In my 40's now, but the silly thing is ... I'm probably fitter now than when in my 30's ................

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Kind of, except, boy! does my back ache now when I bend down for too long compared to a few years ago

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Well then SS, to quote the late, great Tommy Cooper:

"Don't bend down..."

Sorry, I'll get my coat.
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So...if I get my next Class 2 renewal at 38 does that mean it'll be valid until I'm 42? Or do I still need to go in at 40 to get the ECG and Peak Flow etc...?

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But the bad news ....

Did my renewal this week and was told how lucky I was that if I did it after 1 June ... it s now within the scope of VAT and an extra 17.5% would have to be charged.

My AME is (not to put too fine a point on it) mildly miffed at having to become an unpaid tax collector.

And Gordon isn't even in charge yet ... heaven help us for all the other new taxes no doubt in the pipeleine.



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Dave wan't down at Brookdale was it - was in for mine this week too
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With Ken Edgington at Horley
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Question; My class 2 Medical expires on Aug 12th this year. I will still be 39. However I will be 40 on Aug 21st a couple of weeks later. Does this mean I will have to renew on Aug 12th or is it now valid until I am 43?.
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caa website

Just been on the caa website

http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?ca...=90&pageid=531

reads to me as follows, if you have a current medical and are say 37, 38 or 39, you will not need a renewal until you are 42, as the the maximum time at over 40 is 2 years.

Am I reading this correctly.

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Old 2nd Jun 2007, 17:01
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Yes, Englishal and the others, my AME explained to me (and the certificate confirms) that if you get a new medical when aged 38 or 39, it will be valid until your 42nd birthday. And the ECG is required at first medical post 40, not at age 40, as far as I understand it (need to look into this further, but I am sure the AME would have mentioned that, because we discussed ECGs at the start - his receptionist tried to book me in for one, I guess because most of her clients are over 40!).

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(edited to add: Tittybar - that means yours would be valid to 42 not 43, sadly.)
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sternone, the JARs go through amendments so theoretically it is EU-wide. However the state may not choose accepting the amendment straight away and and they may delay. AIUI the latter is currently happening with the UK and JAR FCL1 (personnel licencing) due to "consultation"
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the JARs go through amendments so theoretically it is EU-wide. However the state may not choose accepting the amendment straight away and and they may delay. AIUI the latter is currently happening with the UK and JAR FCL1 (personnel licencing) due to "consultation"
Is there a time frame where they HAVE to accept it ? thanks
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Hi chaps

So does this mean that any current 2 year medicals for under 40s will automatically extend to 5 year or do we as I suspect have to fork out for another revalidation. I am 34 and my current 2 year officially expires in July but in my opinion it should last another 3 years.!

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