CAA/JAA Aviation Medical & related issues
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It depends on whether you want to be a military or civilian pilot.
For military, then the answer is yes, you do need to be fit enough to pass the service entry requirements. Remember that fitness is independent of weight. Best speak to a recruiting officer of the particular service you are interested in to find out the exact requirements, or check the relevant websites.
For civilan flying the requirements are obviously less stringent (since you're generally not dealing with high g environments or getting dropped behind enemy lines). As said, weight is less of an issue, and is taken into consideration with other risk factors. So if you have a high BMI and are diabetic then questions may be asked, but it does not necessarily mean that you wont get the medical. Best place to seek advice is a friendly local AME or give the medical unit a call at the CAA.
For military, then the answer is yes, you do need to be fit enough to pass the service entry requirements. Remember that fitness is independent of weight. Best speak to a recruiting officer of the particular service you are interested in to find out the exact requirements, or check the relevant websites.
For civilan flying the requirements are obviously less stringent (since you're generally not dealing with high g environments or getting dropped behind enemy lines). As said, weight is less of an issue, and is taken into consideration with other risk factors. So if you have a high BMI and are diabetic then questions may be asked, but it does not necessarily mean that you wont get the medical. Best place to seek advice is a friendly local AME or give the medical unit a call at the CAA.
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Ask your ATC guy this.
If most men way over 10 stone wouldn't it be going against the laws of equal opportunity if a man of the same weight got the job simply because he was a man and this was acceptable?
I'm not too sure on the answer myself, however, I do know tha airlines probably wouldn't give a crap, as long as you can fit in a seat and don't smell I think you'll be ok. Leave the looking pretty to the rear end cabin crew.
If most men way over 10 stone wouldn't it be going against the laws of equal opportunity if a man of the same weight got the job simply because he was a man and this was acceptable?
I'm not too sure on the answer myself, however, I do know tha airlines probably wouldn't give a crap, as long as you can fit in a seat and don't smell I think you'll be ok. Leave the looking pretty to the rear end cabin crew.
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Why just them? I'm pretty too....or at least I think my Old English Sheepdog used to think so because she'd lick my face whenever she could. I managed to be a pilot despite being fairly 'generous' in the trouser department Don't listen to that man!......since when has 10 stone been 'obese'? I'd call it anorexic!
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Just to note I think the poster is a young lady.
And the guy who is telling her this nonsense shouldn't be allowed near young kids if he is telling them such pish. Anyone of mil types care to find out and educate the prat.
And the guy who is telling her this nonsense shouldn't be allowed near young kids if he is telling them such pish. Anyone of mil types care to find out and educate the prat.
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Class 1 medical question??
Hello all,
I just have a quick question. Does a Class 1 medical have to be valid (in date) before you can sit the atpl exams or even begin a full time groundschool?
I have a class 1 medical but i did not renew it this year as im still only using the class 2 side of it (PPL) and am about to start an atpl course so im wondering if i will need it to be valid to sit the exams??
Many Thanks
I just have a quick question. Does a Class 1 medical have to be valid (in date) before you can sit the atpl exams or even begin a full time groundschool?
I have a class 1 medical but i did not renew it this year as im still only using the class 2 side of it (PPL) and am about to start an atpl course so im wondering if i will need it to be valid to sit the exams??
Many Thanks
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Class one medical
hi there EIDW
not 100% if anything has changed but my class one had lapsed before i took my started my ATPLs in 2004 and there wasnt a problem at al i just renewed it after the exams before starting flight training.
Hope this helps, good luck with the ATPLs mate
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not 100% if anything has changed but my class one had lapsed before i took my started my ATPLs in 2004 and there wasnt a problem at al i just renewed it after the exams before starting flight training.
Hope this helps, good luck with the ATPLs mate
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OK, she's a young girl, a cadet, so she'll be somewhere in the 13 to 15 age range, so stop being a bunch of perverts will you! 
As for the "10 stone overweight" bit, it's patently rubbish! Read the CAA stuff, as long as you are healthy and reasonably fit there's no issue with your actual weight.
As for the airlines, most of them only want to know that you have passed the CAA class one medical, which you will have if you have a current licence. Ok so some of the airlines might request slightly higher fitness levels but none of them can use weight as a measure.
As for the "10 stone overweight" bit, it's patently rubbish! Read the CAA stuff, as long as you are healthy and reasonably fit there's no issue with your actual weight.
As for the airlines, most of them only want to know that you have passed the CAA class one medical, which you will have if you have a current licence. Ok so some of the airlines might request slightly higher fitness levels but none of them can use weight as a measure.
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If you're doing an integrated course then your provider should require you to present a valid class one medical before you start the course.
It would be sensible to renew it anyway before you pay out loads of money on training, just in case something has changed in the meantime!
It would be sensible to renew it anyway before you pay out loads of money on training, just in case something has changed in the meantime!
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Thanks guys. I know it should be in date but i just didnt get around to it this year. As i said i have previously held the class one for 2 years. i hope not having it valid will not hinder my training as it starts on mon??
Thanks for the advice
Thanks for the advice
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Slightly serious note. I'm rather worried at the attitude of the ATC sergeant. This guy is responsible for the safety and well being of vulnerable children. I know lady pilots varying from 6.5 to 16 stones. Encouraging a youngster to diet without any fact based information is irresponsible.
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Do low costs make you do their own medical before hire
I am curious, If you apply with Ryanair, Easyjet and other low costs or regionals like Eastern airlines,Loganair etc...is it enough for them to have just your JAA or CAA class 1 or they require additional medical before hiring you?
Thanks and you can PM me regarding this as well...
BD
Thanks and you can PM me regarding this as well...
BD
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Class 1 hearing test
I am trying to find out for a friend who is currently training who has just scraped through with his hearing test (not me...mine is fine). The CAA website says that for someone who is issued a Class 1 medical, the following limitations apply:
The frequencies that have to be tested are 500, 1000, 2000 and 3000 Hertz (Hz), and the maximum allowable losses is shown below:
From what I am told, he managed to just get on the 35dB. Do airlines have any specific requirements, or will he be fine how he is?
The frequencies that have to be tested are 500, 1000, 2000 and 3000 Hertz (Hz), and the maximum allowable losses is shown below:
500Hz
35 dB
1000Hz
35 dB
2000Hz
35 dB
3000Hz
50 dB
From what I am told, he managed to just get on the 35dB. Do airlines have any specific requirements, or will he be fine how he is?