CAA/JAA Aviation Medical & related issues
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Quick question for anyone in the know.
I went through the whole medical and was given all my results there and then. Well, for everything except the urine sample. I provided it, left it in the tray, and left it. Didn't hear anything more of it.
Another small issue arose during my medical which prevented them from passing me there and then, but others were leaving with their certificates. My question is, what happens to those urine samples? Are they analysed on the day while you're doing other things, or could those who took certificates away ysterday be called at some time in the near future and told "oh, er, we need our certificate back"????
Thanks!
I went through the whole medical and was given all my results there and then. Well, for everything except the urine sample. I provided it, left it in the tray, and left it. Didn't hear anything more of it.
Another small issue arose during my medical which prevented them from passing me there and then, but others were leaving with their certificates. My question is, what happens to those urine samples? Are they analysed on the day while you're doing other things, or could those who took certificates away ysterday be called at some time in the near future and told "oh, er, we need our certificate back"????
Thanks!
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Eddy....
My initial at LGW was actually a "recurrent" because I already held a class 1 ICAO (Canada) However, I was issued my cert. on the same day by the Doc after the strip down and groin rub
With a little conjecture here, I assume that the urine samples are subject to basic checks and if anything else comes up, they may be sent off. Your best bet is to phone the CAA - it could in all likelihood be nothing, or maybe even that they were too busy on the day to check all the samples and issue there and then.
Good luck!
My initial at LGW was actually a "recurrent" because I already held a class 1 ICAO (Canada) However, I was issued my cert. on the same day by the Doc after the strip down and groin rub
With a little conjecture here, I assume that the urine samples are subject to basic checks and if anything else comes up, they may be sent off. Your best bet is to phone the CAA - it could in all likelihood be nothing, or maybe even that they were too busy on the day to check all the samples and issue there and then.Good luck!
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Hi matey, thanks for this.
The issue I had wasn't related to the urine sample. It was relating to an irregularity found during the ECG. Waiting now to be put on monitor for 24h and see cardiologist.
The issue I had wasn't related to the urine sample. It was relating to an irregularity found during the ECG. Waiting now to be put on monitor for 24h and see cardiologist.
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Hi matey, thanks for this.
The issue I had wasn't related to the urine sample. It was relating to an irregularity found during the ECG. Waiting now to be put on monitor for 24h and see cardiologist.
The issue I had wasn't related to the urine sample. It was relating to an irregularity found during the ECG. Waiting now to be put on monitor for 24h and see cardiologist.
hope for the best, Keep us up to date on how you do
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Random question,
I done the medical ages ago, and done the cough two veg test but does anyone know what they are actullay looking for :S
Might be a stupid question, but I have no idea!
I done the medical ages ago, and done the cough two veg test but does anyone know what they are actullay looking for :S
Might be a stupid question, but I have no idea!
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Failed IAA Class 1 medical - Advice needed!
Hi all,
I have just failed my Class 1 medical in Ireland. I was granted a Class 2. I was told I was just within renewal limits for a Class 1 but outside the initial levels required (Astigmatism). Do I have any remaining options open to me that anyone knows of? I want to fly helis within Ireland and the EU. I am 31 and my prescription has been stable for years.
I have heard that I may be considered eligible by the CAA in the UK if I had a PPL and had passed the CPL (H) exams and had the required hours built up? Does anybody know if this is a possibility? Would the CAA be likely to tell me that an application under the circumstances outlined above would stand a chance or not? I have emailed the CAA with copies of my prescription and the IAA report. I'm still waiting for a reply! I'm hoping that someone on here has some info!
I have also heard that Spain does not apply the JAA limits as strictly as other EU states and that it might be possible to pass the initial Class 1 there. Does anyone know if this is true? ALso if there is any truth in this rumour, does anyone have any information about doing the medical in Spain?
Apologies if this has been asked numerous times before but I'm desperate at this stage. I was looking forward to a new career in flying! Thanks in advance for any info or advice!
I have just failed my Class 1 medical in Ireland. I was granted a Class 2. I was told I was just within renewal limits for a Class 1 but outside the initial levels required (Astigmatism). Do I have any remaining options open to me that anyone knows of? I want to fly helis within Ireland and the EU. I am 31 and my prescription has been stable for years.
I have heard that I may be considered eligible by the CAA in the UK if I had a PPL and had passed the CPL (H) exams and had the required hours built up? Does anybody know if this is a possibility? Would the CAA be likely to tell me that an application under the circumstances outlined above would stand a chance or not? I have emailed the CAA with copies of my prescription and the IAA report. I'm still waiting for a reply! I'm hoping that someone on here has some info!
I have also heard that Spain does not apply the JAA limits as strictly as other EU states and that it might be possible to pass the initial Class 1 there. Does anyone know if this is true? ALso if there is any truth in this rumour, does anyone have any information about doing the medical in Spain?
Apologies if this has been asked numerous times before but I'm desperate at this stage. I was looking forward to a new career in flying! Thanks in advance for any info or advice!
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JAA medical
Hi,
sorry to hear that you failed the medical.... To my personal knowledge, it seems that the UK are the most relaxed as far as vision standards are concerned, so the outcome of your letter to the UK CAA might already be positive.
Even if they should say "NO", it seems that EASA standards will be somewhat more relaxed then JAA when they are implemented, I have not heard any specific values for initial yet, but apparently "at least +/- 5 diopters initially, probably no more requirement on renewal" according to rumors at mylast medical visit. So maybe you should try to find out about what EASA requirements will be and if they work out for you, just consider getting FAA training in the meantime, and convert to European when EASA becomes effective.
Either way you do it, I hope it works out for you!
KA
sorry to hear that you failed the medical.... To my personal knowledge, it seems that the UK are the most relaxed as far as vision standards are concerned, so the outcome of your letter to the UK CAA might already be positive.
Even if they should say "NO", it seems that EASA standards will be somewhat more relaxed then JAA when they are implemented, I have not heard any specific values for initial yet, but apparently "at least +/- 5 diopters initially, probably no more requirement on renewal" according to rumors at mylast medical visit. So maybe you should try to find out about what EASA requirements will be and if they work out for you, just consider getting FAA training in the meantime, and convert to European when EASA becomes effective.
Either way you do it, I hope it works out for you!
KA
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medical exam
I want to get my private pilots license (level 3 exam), but I am a little scared to jump on it right away since I have smoked marijuana recently 
. I was wondering how thorough the drug testing was, and how long do I need to wait before it will not show up.
. I was wondering how thorough the drug testing was, and how long do I need to wait before it will not show up.
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Class 1 medical fitness query
Hi all,
I've been reading through the other posts on the medical, and can't find anything to answer my question.
Booked my class 1 initial for a couple of weeks time, and I'm getting worried about it already, I think I'm probably just over reacting.
Passed the class 2 initial ok last year, but they don't do a lung capacity test for that. What sort of level of fitness do you need to pass the lung capacity test? Should I be doing any physical training over the next couple of weeks, or will it not affect the result?
Don't have any health problems that I know of, got a healthy BMI, but it doesn't take much to get my out of breath (effect of laziness and owning a car!!!). Trying to give up the smoking too, been cleen now for about two weeks.
If I can keep of the fags, then I guess that should help my cause.
Anybody in the know got any advice or tips for me?
Thanks in advance.
I've been reading through the other posts on the medical, and can't find anything to answer my question.
Booked my class 1 initial for a couple of weeks time, and I'm getting worried about it already, I think I'm probably just over reacting.
Passed the class 2 initial ok last year, but they don't do a lung capacity test for that. What sort of level of fitness do you need to pass the lung capacity test? Should I be doing any physical training over the next couple of weeks, or will it not affect the result?
Don't have any health problems that I know of, got a healthy BMI, but it doesn't take much to get my out of breath (effect of laziness and owning a car!!!). Trying to give up the smoking too, been cleen now for about two weeks.
If I can keep of the fags, then I guess that should help my cause.
Anybody in the know got any advice or tips for me?
Thanks in advance.
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Dude post in the medical section and you will get a better response.
With regards to the class 1 medical i was sooooooooooooooooo overweight when i did mine initially all those years ago and i passed with flying colours.
However i do remember running everyday a month before so that may have had some positive effects. I've lost huge amounts of weight since then but i remember i didn't have a great lung capacity (for a non smoker) and i passed.
The 'docs' down there have a philosophy of doing all they can so they can pass and not fail you unless you have a serious defect that affects the operation of a pressurised metal tube.
Relax, chill have fun it will all be fine (you will walk round for most of the session like a porn star on a break ie. in a gown)
With regards to the class 1 medical i was sooooooooooooooooo overweight when i did mine initially all those years ago and i passed with flying colours.
However i do remember running everyday a month before so that may have had some positive effects. I've lost huge amounts of weight since then but i remember i didn't have a great lung capacity (for a non smoker) and i passed.
The 'docs' down there have a philosophy of doing all they can so they can pass and not fail you unless you have a serious defect that affects the operation of a pressurised metal tube.
Relax, chill have fun it will all be fine (you will walk round for most of the session like a porn star on a break ie. in a gown)