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Frequency of Medicals      With effect from February 2007, the frequency of medicals for Class 2 certificate holders between the ages of 30-39 has been reduced from 2 yearly to 5 yearly.

There has also been a change in the frequency of medicals for Class 1 certificate holders between the age of 40 and 59.  If they fly as multicrew the frequency of the medical reduces from 6 monthly to annual.  However if they fly as single pilot ATPL and carrying passengers then the frequency remains as 6 monthly.  Please  speak to us or look at the CAA website if you need further clarification.

March 2007

Extended Eye Examinations   Having been re-introduced in 2003, these examinations are now only necessary for those pilots who need significant amounts of correction in their lenses.  Your AME can advise you on this.

February 2007

Aviation Medicals is pleased to be able offer all pilots the opportunity to have a cholesterol test.
This test takes just a few seconds and uses a finger prick sample of blood.  An immediate result is available.  The test forms no part of the medical (except Class 1 certificate holders at age 40 years) and is for your own information only.  The result cannot adversely affect the outcome of your medical.  The fee for this test is just £14.  If you would like your cholesterol checked, simply ask at the time of your medical.

17 July 2006

With immediate effect the Peak Flow test is no longer required routinely – except at the initial medical.  However it will continue to be done for those with any degree of respiratory impairment such as asthma.

17 July 2006

Further relaxation of regulations regarding laser eye surgery
LASIK (laser eye surgery) is now acceptable for unrestricted certification at 3 months postoperatively (previously 1 year) if refraction at 2 and 3 months shows stability (less than 0.75 dioptres variation) and no glare or other side effects are noted. A report stating the refraction at 2 months would be required. Pre-op refractive error limits remain as above.

Follow up is required as follows:

Class 1 Ophthalmic review by AMS (CAA Gatwick) at 3 and 12 months
Class 2 Local ophthalmic review at 3 and 12 months.

23 November 2002

Relaxation of allowable refraction / strength of corrective lenses. Also, laser surgery acceptable......BUT.....
The refractive error allowed for pilots has been relaxed a little.

For Class 1 certification refractive limits are now +5.00 to -5.00 dioptres. For Class 2 certification the refractive limits are now +5.00 to -8.00 dioptres.

Laser surgery is now permitted BUT certification will not normally be considered until (see below for latest) after the operation. There are pre-operative refraction limits which are the same as those in the paragraph above. Class 1 certificate holders/ applicants will need an assessment by a specialist at CAA Gatwick. Class 2 certificate holders/applicants will need to take to your AME a report about the surgery and its results.

26 January 2002

Kidney stones
Until now, pilots with a history of kidney stones had to have an x-ray to, exclude new stones, every year. The requirement has now been reduced to an x-ray at 2 & 7 years following the detection and clearance of a kidney stone. If the stones become recurrent then different rules apply.

10 December 2000

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