CAA/JAA Aviation Medical & related issues
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yes,you will get your medical certificate at your home address in india. and there is one doctor (DR. PURI) in mumbai who is authorise by TC and FAA. here is the ph.2226460403 / 2226340909/ mobile 9820103773.
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Class One Medical.
Simple question,
I suffer from minor asthma, will this impeade me gaining my class 1 medical?
I use an inhaler daily (preventative) but as far as it affecting me.. I can quite simply state i can get along with life as if it was not there.
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1mag
I suffer from minor asthma, will this impeade me gaining my class 1 medical?
I use an inhaler daily (preventative) but as far as it affecting me.. I can quite simply state i can get along with life as if it was not there.
Thanks,
1mag
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1mag1n3,
Have a look on the Medical section of Pprune, I cannot believe that you are the only person to have this condition and be wondering about a class one, so do a search on asthma and class one,
I found these two by searching for asthma:
http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthr...ghlight=asthma
http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthr...ghlight=asthma
Now also ring the Caa, I know we all fear them, but I have high blood pressure, controlled by drugs and they have no problem with that. their number is: 01293 573700.
Also, this is what happens at you initial Class One: http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/49/SRG_Med...%5B2188%5D.pdf
Now don't take this the wrong way, but pilots are meant to be resourceful people and to do some research for themselves.
Best of luck .
FC
Have a look on the Medical section of Pprune, I cannot believe that you are the only person to have this condition and be wondering about a class one, so do a search on asthma and class one,
I found these two by searching for asthma:
http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthr...ghlight=asthma
http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthr...ghlight=asthma
Now also ring the Caa, I know we all fear them, but I have high blood pressure, controlled by drugs and they have no problem with that. their number is: 01293 573700.
Also, this is what happens at you initial Class One: http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/49/SRG_Med...%5B2188%5D.pdf
Now don't take this the wrong way, but pilots are meant to be resourceful people and to do some research for themselves.
Best of luck .
FC
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Yes i know that!
But the search feature on here is not great
as im not computer literate, really.
Anyway, i have read the CAA document you mentioned, but this does not state anything about asthma. I simply wanted a simple answer, as i may not be the only one wanting to know! I agree with your statement!
Thanks for the reply anyway, and i dont think it will affect me.
Cheers,
1mag
But the search feature on here is not great
as im not computer literate, really.Anyway, i have read the CAA document you mentioned, but this does not state anything about asthma. I simply wanted a simple answer, as i may not be the only one wanting to know! I agree with your statement!
Thanks for the reply anyway, and i dont think it will affect me.
Cheers,
1mag
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this really belongs on the Medical forum but here is my answer anyhoo.
Im 24 and have asthma like forever. Was hospitalised over 10 years ago so no limitation there as the rules are you must not have been hospitalised within the last 10 years.
Also, using a preventative inhaler (becotide) and the reliver (ventolin) is no problem. When i went to Gatwick, they tested my max lung capacity. Then how much air I can expire in one second. This is the FEV/FEV1 ration. As long as this is over 70%, then no problem.
However!!!....
They make you go for a 6 minute run and straight away to the test. You must still reach the 70% ratio. Then they make you relax for 10 minutes then do the test again.
What the medical people want to see is a no appreciable drop in the ratio. Thats all I can say. I did a hell of a lot of running and swimming for 4 weeks before the test, and I really got fit out of it. I even lost 4kg!!! The guy said I had one of the largest lung capacity results he has ever seen and the doctor said there was no problem when my ratio was just 71%. Apparently, the larger the lungs, the more difficult it is to expel all of it in the first second - obviously. Anyway - I passed. The only limitation I have is I need to get myself a pair of specs. Eyesight not to good in one eye.
Im 24 and have asthma like forever. Was hospitalised over 10 years ago so no limitation there as the rules are you must not have been hospitalised within the last 10 years.
Also, using a preventative inhaler (becotide) and the reliver (ventolin) is no problem. When i went to Gatwick, they tested my max lung capacity. Then how much air I can expire in one second. This is the FEV/FEV1 ration. As long as this is over 70%, then no problem.
However!!!....
They make you go for a 6 minute run and straight away to the test. You must still reach the 70% ratio. Then they make you relax for 10 minutes then do the test again.
What the medical people want to see is a no appreciable drop in the ratio. Thats all I can say. I did a hell of a lot of running and swimming for 4 weeks before the test, and I really got fit out of it. I even lost 4kg!!! The guy said I had one of the largest lung capacity results he has ever seen and the doctor said there was no problem when my ratio was just 71%. Apparently, the larger the lungs, the more difficult it is to expel all of it in the first second - obviously. Anyway - I passed. The only limitation I have is I need to get myself a pair of specs. Eyesight not to good in one eye.
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I really can't believe that not one person has looked properly on the CAA website.
Within 4 clicks you get the CAA page relating to Asthma.
http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?ca...=90&pageid=540
Your research skills need work before you move onto those professional licences
Within 4 clicks you get the CAA page relating to Asthma.
http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?ca...=90&pageid=540
Your research skills need work before you move onto those professional licences
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Medical Insurance
Hi all.
Can anyone tell me anything about insurance to cover the loss of class 1 medicals please? Is it something you can get on the high street, or do you need specialist brokers? Is it part of life cover? Can you point me in the direction of some insurers?
I know may employers give you cover as part of the remuneration package, but I'm about to embark on my integrated training and being one of those 'older guys' want to cover myself before I get that first job.
Many thanks,
J
Can anyone tell me anything about insurance to cover the loss of class 1 medicals please? Is it something you can get on the high street, or do you need specialist brokers? Is it part of life cover? Can you point me in the direction of some insurers?
I know may employers give you cover as part of the remuneration package, but I'm about to embark on my integrated training and being one of those 'older guys' want to cover myself before I get that first job.
Many thanks,
J
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hi
check with BALPA (BRITISH AIRLINE PILOTS ASSOCIAtION) i saw something advertised for people starting out on training that they could get insurance with them in case they loss their medical. i was interested cos i am in same boat as you .i think you might have to join and this is was put me off , it might come against me in applying for the likes of ryanair who dont want you joined any unions.
cheers
check with BALPA (BRITISH AIRLINE PILOTS ASSOCIAtION) i saw something advertised for people starting out on training that they could get insurance with them in case they loss their medical. i was interested cos i am in same boat as you .i think you might have to join and this is was put me off , it might come against me in applying for the likes of ryanair who dont want you joined any unions.
cheers
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I agree totally with Mach086.
I had the same problem (and posted in some detail what to expect on the medical forum).
Im not a doctor but I think that through excercise you can train your body to use less oxygen the next time you excercise.
The CAA use running as a test because excercise (in particular the deep breathing) will bring on your Asthma. So if you have to breath less for a set amount of excercise then your Asthma symptoms will be less.
These are my own theories and not medically approved, recommended etc. But that Mach086 and myself did seemed to do the trick.
Id recommend doing a lot of running and getting yourself a peak flow meter from Ebay so you can test yourself before and after your running.
I had the same problem (and posted in some detail what to expect on the medical forum).
Im not a doctor but I think that through excercise you can train your body to use less oxygen the next time you excercise.
The CAA use running as a test because excercise (in particular the deep breathing) will bring on your Asthma. So if you have to breath less for a set amount of excercise then your Asthma symptoms will be less.
These are my own theories and not medically approved, recommended etc. But that Mach086 and myself did seemed to do the trick.
Id recommend doing a lot of running and getting yourself a peak flow meter from Ebay so you can test yourself before and after your running.
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Thanks for that guys.
I totally understand your sayings about the bloody reasearch! I am computer illiterate, and i dont like to spend time on a PC. Only reading things. I know the search feature, and CAA etc, just i am not one for trawling about websites, no thanks!
Anyway thanks for the informative posts. I dont think i would have a problem with the tests *hopefully*, as i am fairly sporty, i play football, tennis, swim and badminton. When the time comes i hope to be okay!
Thanks a lot,
And sorry about my lack of knowledge, and lack of REASEARCH, i knew this, and dont need to be told!
1mag
I totally understand your sayings about the bloody reasearch! I am computer illiterate, and i dont like to spend time on a PC. Only reading things. I know the search feature, and CAA etc, just i am not one for trawling about websites, no thanks!
Anyway thanks for the informative posts. I dont think i would have a problem with the tests *hopefully*, as i am fairly sporty, i play football, tennis, swim and badminton. When the time comes i hope to be okay!
Thanks a lot,
And sorry about my lack of knowledge, and lack of REASEARCH, i knew this, and dont need to be told!
1mag
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there is a shed load of info in the medical section. I posted a fair bit as I passed the medical last year with asthma. check my post history or keep at the search function.
plenty of cardio, a lot will come down to peak flow and the other lung test
take your inhalers
get a letter from your gp saying its not serious(if he will)
avoid dairy/eat well/take magnesium supplements
plenty of cardio, a lot will come down to peak flow and the other lung test
take your inhalers
get a letter from your gp saying its not serious(if he will)
avoid dairy/eat well/take magnesium supplements
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Goodness me, why the hell are people so bloody harsh. I didnt ask for people to critisize me. And i want this so much it is unbelieveable. Just looking through websites for specific information is terrible, i do however like reading about FTO's, their sites and information about them. The informative posts on here, i have sat and read for hours at a time!
Anyhow i think i know what i need to know!
So if you can give more SPECIFIC information then its welcome, but dont critisize me pleasee
1mag
Anyhow i think i know what i need to know!
So if you can give more SPECIFIC information then its welcome, but dont critisize me pleasee
1mag
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For your initial license issue you have to have a medical from the state of license issue. I am not totally sure but I do think that you can do say your initial medical in Spain for instance and then revalidate/renew it in the UK and have your license issued by the UK Caa. Obviously it will have to be revalidated/renewed to the correct country before license issue could take place. In fact I am 100% sure that this is correct as I know of a person who has done it. Lots of people do this sort of thing to get around eye exams etc where the limitations in all the Jaa countries are not the same with some being less stringent than others.
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Yes, but if I have a PPL with medical 2, and I want to make myself ATPL I would need medical 1 which I cannot get in my country due to some difficulties. So if I manage to have medical 1 issued in some other JAA country would it be possible that CAA in my country issues me a ATPL licence with medical certificate from some other JAA country ??
It means that for every their request to have medical 1 category I would show them medical 1 issued in foreign JAA country!
We are talking about initial licence.
Is that possible?
It means that for every their request to have medical 1 category I would show them medical 1 issued in foreign JAA country!
We are talking about initial licence.
Is that possible?
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Zooom, you'll make things easier when you're more specific writings. I don't know the country you're residing in. But in my case, I stay in Germany and my license was issued in the UK. All my medicals were done in Germany and I never had problems for this getting recognized though. As long as the medical examiner that issued you your medical certificate is authorized to do that under JAA regulations, you shouldn't really have any recongnition problems.
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As WP says, that really depends on your country.
As a general rule, your state of license issue has to match your state of medical issue. However, nothing stops you to swap the foreign JAA medical for your local JAA medical. Most countries free, I think the UK CAA takes GBP20.
This swap will be signed by the head of your aeromedical section, so if he / she denied your medical previously, he may have a very close look and double check that you ticked the box in this other JAA state confirming that you were denied a class 1 previously... Very careful!
Once we know which state this is about, we may be able to help more...
cheers, IP
As a general rule, your state of license issue has to match your state of medical issue. However, nothing stops you to swap the foreign JAA medical for your local JAA medical. Most countries free, I think the UK CAA takes GBP20.
This swap will be signed by the head of your aeromedical section, so if he / she denied your medical previously, he may have a very close look and double check that you ticked the box in this other JAA state confirming that you were denied a class 1 previously... Very careful!
Once we know which state this is about, we may be able to help more...
cheers, IP
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Class II medical
I gt selected at IGRUA(Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Udan Akademi) in the 5th ab-initio program.
For my class II medical I have taken appointment from a Doctor in Noida,UP,India for my class II medical on 22nd oct 2007 since he ws nt available b4 tht... hes saying the medical assessment frm DGCA will take around 6-8 weeks to come... and I have to submit the class II medical report when i'll report at IGRUA on 19th nov... wht to do?? will the form and report given by the doctor will suffice at the time of admission if DGCA class II medical assessment is nt available tht time....???
For my class II medical I have taken appointment from a Doctor in Noida,UP,India for my class II medical on 22nd oct 2007 since he ws nt available b4 tht... hes saying the medical assessment frm DGCA will take around 6-8 weeks to come... and I have to submit the class II medical report when i'll report at IGRUA on 19th nov... wht to do?? will the form and report given by the doctor will suffice at the time of admission if DGCA class II medical assessment is nt available tht time....???