Fair enough then - what I need to do is get an action plan together to renew my CoE and ratings recognising that some of the requirements have increased.

About IR renewals, can these be done with IRE at pro schools or must these also be done, like the initial issue, with CAA examiners?

An IRE is sufficient, no CAA

The CAA can provide you with a list of the
blokes that do it.

It is very informal - no gold braid.

.. RC is pointing out that the level of difficulty has increased under JAA and you therefore will probably require some practice on the new test profile ..

Late Medical Renewals....
 

Firstly, being my first post, I'd like to say a hello to all you fellow wannabes. Anyway, here's the question......Last year I obtained my Class 1 medical to hopefully throw some extra weight at interviews. However, I know I may have been stupid, but It's now out-of-date by some 3 months. Is this going to be a major problem when I try to renew it !?!? Please don't tell me that I have to go back to Gatwick, drop my pants, and wear electrodes over my body. Again.

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"Everything in moderation, including moderation..."

If it is a JAA Class 1 medical, which I suspect it is, you have up to 45 days from the date of renewal to get to an AME.

This is a useful link http://www.jaa.nl/jar/jar/jar/jar.fcl.3.105.htm

The initial is the biggie and thats what
they will be interested in

Dont bother renewing it - Its not an issue
unless like me you are instructing or flying
public transport

A renewal involves going to see a local doctor not Gatwick but it costs so save your dosh until you NEED the privileges of a class I

Medical help again!
 

It's me again looking for some advice! You may remember me asking about Class 1 eyesight standards and acceptance of eyesight treated by laser. I have tried numerous times to get through to CAA Medical Dept and left at least three messages with no reply. However I found this question ion FAQ on their website -

"I am thinking about having refractive eye surgery - will there be any problems obtaining a JAR medical?

Refractive surgery can be accepted for Class 1 and Class 2 medical certification, provided your pre-operative spectacle prescription is within -5.0 dioptres of short-sightedness (correction of long-sight or astigmatism is not accepted). Following the surgery, you will be made "temporarily unfit" (all classes) and will be required to have assessments at six months and 12 months post-operatively. Following a favourable outcome at the 12 month assessment, you may be found fit for medical certification. Please note that the CAA does not recommend refractive eye surgery for certificatory purposes, because vision can be adversely affected by the surgery."

I had laser done about 6 years ago; my prescription was -3.5 and -3.75 and was not corrected for astigmatism. Am I right in thinking that I have a chance of passing the medical in this case?

Rohan,
we have a forum specifically for this kind of question. It's called 'Medical & Health'; it is frequented both by those with similar problems to yourself and those with the knowledge to answer your questions. Wannabes are unlikely to be able to give you an authoritative answer to this question, so I am moving this thread to 'Medical & Health'.

What is the script when trying to book a class1 medical?
 

Hi all!

Ive just tried to phone the CAA on a number of occasions to try to book a class 1 medical. However, the only response I get is from an answering machine. Is there any life forms within Aviation House or has the Borg finally taken over?

How long can I expect to wait from booking to the actual medical itself?

Many thanks,

Tarmach

The medical division can be reached on their direct number which is 01293 573700, or you can fax them on 01293 573995.It can be difficult to get through at time, although first thing in the morning is usually ok.

Try leaving a message, they do call back, espesially if you leave a multitude of messages!

CB

Tarmach,

There was about a 3 week delay when I booked mine back in April

I just did my class 1 last week and now appreciate why it takes so long to get an answer on the phone. There is only one receptionist at the medical centre trying to do a hundred things at once.

Best thing to do is ring them just after 9am when they open, on the above number.

Thanks for all your replies. Guess at £400 a shot they should have a whole team of receptionists ready to take your money. :)

I would like to get it over and done with as soon as possible, the 3 week delay probably has increased because its summer etc! Am I right in thinking it only takes 2 days to receive your results?

I did my Class 1 on Monday June the 18th and I had my results back on the Saturday. :D

Class1 medical
 

Ok for those that have gone for or who know what is envolved what happens and how personal do they get.
Please give examples of what you can be failed on.
Would something like a verucca mean failure

I got an FAA Class 1. Piece of cake. I expect that JAA one is different(?)
The details of the requirements are in the FARs. I got new glasses the week before and made sure that the optician tested all the items required by the FARs. When it came to doing the eye test at the AME's office, there were no problems.
The rest of it really seems to depend on your age and medical history. If you're over 40 (I think), they do EKGs, but then my GP does that anyway as part of my annual medical.
The other factor is the AME themselves.

[ 23 July 2001: Message edited by: BayAreaLondoner ]

hi there,

Just curious to know would they peform a blood test on a class 1 medical at the age of 18, not that there is anything wrong with my blood by the way

How long does a class 1 medical take and what else is involved,

sorry if im taking over the original topic

see ya

I can only relate my experience of obtaining an FAA Class 1, so your experience may be different in other countries.
I was not required to submit to a blood test.
The entire process took less than an hour, and I walked out with the medical certificate.

You will have to have a blood test. The whole medical takes around 4 hours and has to be undertaken at Gatwick. It also includes ECG (heart monitor), EEG (Some weird brain wave monitor), Vitalograph (lung function), urine tests, physical exam, chest x-ray, hearing tests, and an eye test. Not to worry too much though - it's all quite friendly in there. Someone your age is unlikely to fail - from what they said to me, eyesight if anything is gonna let most people down when they are young. But you don't have to be eagle-eyed or anything. Do a search to get more info - there's loads written......

See ya... hope it goes ok...

NB :)

You SHOULDN'T worry about a Class 1 - to fail I think you'd probably need some sort of congenital defect - at least when you're in your teens / twenties.

They're not looking for superhumans.

They're just checking your senses are okay and you're not liable to expire at an inopportune moment.

I'm not esp. fit, I wear specs to drive/fly, drink loadsa beer and enjoy quite a few cigerettes and I had no probs.

Everybody: RELEX!

PS the most unpleasant part is having get your cock out in front of the doctor

[ 24 July 2001: Message edited by: Blackshirt ]

I recently passed my initial JAA Class One at Gatwick (the only facility to issue the initial). I would agree with what NB says above so far as he odr of the day. They are also certainly not looking for superhumans, they are trying to identify any anormalities that would threaten your ability to function safely and efficiently on the flight deck.
It will set you back some 400 notes but it is absolutely worth the investment. It is after all the one thing we have little control over besides eating ok and exerising sensibly. Good luck ;)