Medical ECG question, is it needed?

[YODI]

Hi Guys,

I am trying to book my Class II medical but the two doctors I had spoken with have 2 prices dependant on if I need an ECG or not?

Im 34 (May 79) and my first medical was done 5 years ago and expires today, I had an ECG then.

Neither of the people I spoke to could confirm if I need an ecg or not due to new rules and age etc they'd need to look it up, but with an £80 difference I was curious to find out for myself.

Thanks, Yodi

[kui2324]

According to http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/1859/Medic...ty%20Table.pdf then you shouldn't need an ECG unless clinically indicated.

[YODI]

Legend, thats for the link.

[Andy_P]

I just did a class 2, albeit in Aus and did not require an ECG. Aus is falling in line with international standards now, so I am guessing its the same.

Being a chronic asthmatic I had to do other tests that most people wouldn't. Was there a reason you did an ECG initially?

[Frontal]

According to the CAA

http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/49/Medical...EASA%20147.pdf

The ECG shall be carried out at the first medical following the 40th birthday and then every 2 years following the 50th birthday.

[YODI]

No idea why probably just to charge me more