CAA/JAA Aviation Medical & related issues
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skiddy,
Listen to the good advice above. At the end of the day if you can't pass the Class 1 then forget it. I've got my Class 1 a couple of weeks before my first solo which I think was a good idea. At 25 it costs me £80 a year to keep it current which in the grand scheme of things isn't too bad for the peace of mind that I can pass it.
Your not too old thats for sure! At the end of the day there are loads of commercial pilots alot older than you who still have to pass it. Book yourself an appointment down at Gatwick then when you get it through the post its all systems go for a crack at the ATPL's. Good Luck <img src="wink.gif" border="0">
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Listen to the good advice above. At the end of the day if you can't pass the Class 1 then forget it. I've got my Class 1 a couple of weeks before my first solo which I think was a good idea. At 25 it costs me £80 a year to keep it current which in the grand scheme of things isn't too bad for the peace of mind that I can pass it.
Your not too old thats for sure! At the end of the day there are loads of commercial pilots alot older than you who still have to pass it. Book yourself an appointment down at Gatwick then when you get it through the post its all systems go for a crack at the ATPL's. Good Luck <img src="wink.gif" border="0">
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The advantage of getting a Class 1 now rather than later is that the initial exam standard is fixed whereas renewals allow for the ageing process. So, if you take it now while you are presumably a normal healthy fit Class 2 holder, all your renewals will make allowances for things like changesin hearing, eyesight etc. If you wait a few years while the hiring cycle sorts itself out you may find you have a bit more of a challenge.
Another advantage of doing it now - there is no waiting list!! I phoned up on Monday, was at Gatwick on Wednesday and had the medical cert in my postbox on teh Saturday morning! Well done CAA!!
Fully endorse what was said about getting the Class 1 BEFORE investing too heavily in the courses. All learning towards an ATPL will be beneficial even as a PPL if you dont pursue the pro-career but it is better to enter the study phase with you eyes open as to what your end ambitions are.
PS: I am 34 and working on that elusive ATPL. 38 doesnt seem to be over the hill. Way I figure it is that airlines may well want a mix of ages in their hiring pool to smooth out retirement bulges.
Another advantage of doing it now - there is no waiting list!! I phoned up on Monday, was at Gatwick on Wednesday and had the medical cert in my postbox on teh Saturday morning! Well done CAA!!
Fully endorse what was said about getting the Class 1 BEFORE investing too heavily in the courses. All learning towards an ATPL will be beneficial even as a PPL if you dont pursue the pro-career but it is better to enter the study phase with you eyes open as to what your end ambitions are.
PS: I am 34 and working on that elusive ATPL. 38 doesnt seem to be over the hill. Way I figure it is that airlines may well want a mix of ages in their hiring pool to smooth out retirement bulges.
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How much does the annual renewal generally cost? I am planning on travelling to Gatwick in the summer before I start my US hr building and ATPL course but as I wont be doing my CPL/IR for another 12-18 months after that I cant really afford to be forking out large amounts of cash once a year just for the medical.
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Get your initial class I from the Gatwick lot as soon as possible it may cost an arm and a leg, but it never needs to be done again. Then continue to renew to class II standards with your local, friendly AME. When you NEED to hold a class I, then your said AME can renew you to class I standards, providing he is approved to do so.
best of luck.
best of luck.
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one more point, not all docs will renew both a class 1 and 2 some only do one or the other. But caa have a list on their web-site for those in your area and i think fees as well. The one I checked out in central london would renew a class 1 for £180.
38, pah - your a baby! (ok maybe not literally)
38, pah - your a baby! (ok maybe not literally)
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I'm renewing my class 1 with a doctor in London (Rood Lane Medical Group, EC2) - £93 plus an extra £35 if you need an ECG every 2 years at my age of 31)
It will give you the piece of mid you need before you spend all that money and will be an insignificant cost in relation to what you're going to end up forking out!
It will give you the piece of mid you need before you spend all that money and will be an insignificant cost in relation to what you're going to end up forking out!
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Class 1 medical and JAR eye test
Hi Guys, I'm very new to this. Wondering if my eye weakness will rule me out from getting a commercial license?
I have a +5.00/+5.50 correction and wear glasses or contacts.
Do I have a hope??!! Is laser surgery accecpted?
Thanks
Aspiring A3XX Pilot
I have a +5.00/+5.50 correction and wear glasses or contacts.
Do I have a hope??!! Is laser surgery accecpted?
Thanks
Aspiring A3XX Pilot
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http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthr...threadid=64646
Look at the bottom bit.You should be fine as long as your assertive enough if they mess you around.
Look at the bottom bit.You should be fine as long as your assertive enough if they mess you around.
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JAA Class 1 medical revalidation
Someone has told me that he has a JAA Class 1 medical yet only needs to renew it every 5 years BECAUSE he intends to use it for the purpose of PPL flying only. If he does decided to do a commercial course then he will be required to revalidate it every year. Is there any truth to this?
Why do it if it's not fun?
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I recall reading a thread on this forum about this, recently, although I can't find it any more.
From what I remember, your friend is right, so long as his Class 1 license says something along the lines of "This document may also be used for exercising those privileges which require a Class 2 medical" or something like that. As long as it says that, he can use it as if it were a Class 2 license, with all the same revalidation requirements. But if it doesn't say that, it needs to be renewed every year.
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From what I remember, your friend is right, so long as his Class 1 license says something along the lines of "This document may also be used for exercising those privileges which require a Class 2 medical" or something like that. As long as it says that, he can use it as if it were a Class 2 license, with all the same revalidation requirements. But if it doesn't say that, it needs to be renewed every year.
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Class 1 JAA Medical Certificate
Hi,
can somebody advise me please of how much the test for the medical certificate costs and where in the London region I can do it as I am planning to do it before I begin training.
Cheers,Alex
can somebody advise me please of how much the test for the medical certificate costs and where in the London region I can do it as I am planning to do it before I begin training.
Cheers,Alex
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V. easy to get to - train to Gatport Airwick and there is a wee bus that takes you round to CAA house where you'll be prodded and poked for a considerable amount of time. All travel details will be given to you when you book.
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I wish I had joined BUPA before going for my Class 1. In the end it cost the best part of £1000 (and I did get it) to have extra tests by an 'approved' cardiologist.
I have since found out had I been in private healthcare, they would have paid because it was a referral.
I have since found out had I been in private healthcare, they would have paid because it was a referral.
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Class One
What a Joke
£400.00 for what. nothing that that your local AME cant do, rip-off Briton comes to mind. but then they do have a pretty glass building with lots of flowers and a cheap canteen and....... not much else, but hey this is flying and as 'Coldplay' say " nobody said it was easy ...no body said it would be this hard......... O take me back to start.
D.J.
Pleese excuse the spillinhg
£400.00 for what. nothing that that your local AME cant do, rip-off Briton comes to mind. but then they do have a pretty glass building with lots of flowers and a cheap canteen and....... not much else, but hey this is flying and as 'Coldplay' say " nobody said it was easy ...no body said it would be this hard......... O take me back to start.
D.J.
Pleese excuse the spillinhg