I got my Class 3 medical

[old man emu]

After careful consideration taking into account several factors, not the least being that my workplace is on a GA airport, I decided that I would remain on the GA side of aviation when I got back into flying, rather than only go on the RAAus side.

 

Since it is most likely that I will only be flying myself around in a fixed pitch/fixed undercarriage airplane, and I'm not as young as I used to be, I figured that the Class 3 medical would be sufficient for me.

 

So I downloaded Forms 166A, 166B and 166C and headed off to my GP. The medical was not much more than what a bloke my age would have as a normal annual. I had to pee in a bottle; get my blood pressure and pulse rate taken; read an eye chart from dart-throwing distance; listen to the doctor whisper something (I think it was how much he was going to charge for the examination); have my reflexes and limb movements checked, and get my pulse tested in places only a lover should touch.

 

The extra bit was the psychological test. That consisted of 30 questions to test if I knew what day it was; could remember a couple of words after a few minutes, and spell antidisestablishmentarialism backwards.

 

The biggest problem was that I was discharged from my career because of stress, and have been on medication for it for a couple of years (should really reassess that now). I wonder if CASA will raise a red flag to that. If they do, it means lots of people are going to be prevented from taking advantage of the Class 3 medical provisions.

 

The stupid thing about the documentation was that although you can fill out the form on-line, it still has to be signed by the doctor. So you have to print off the forms, get them filled in, then scan them before you can return them to CASA.

 

Anyway, I'm waiting for the "Go fly" email from CASA, and when it comes, I'm up, up and awaaaaaay!

 

Old Man Emu

 

 

[nathan_c]

I assume you are talking about the drivers licence type medical used for new Recreational Pilots Licence? Only reason I ask is that a Class 3 medical is actually different and used for ATC purposes.

 

 

[Sapphire]

OME said: have my reflexes and limb movements checked, and get my pulse tested in places only a lover should touch.

 

Now you set off a race to that doctor-even some people who don't fly

 

 

[old man emu]

I assume you are talking about the drivers licence type medical used for new Recreational Pilots Licence? Only reason I ask is that a Class 3 medical is actually different and used for ATC purposes.

Yes, it is the new licence class that is actually an exemption from the Class 1 or 2 medicals. http://www.casa.gov.au/scripts/nc.dll?WCMS:STANDARD::pc=PC_100908

 

OME

 

 

[facthunter]

You can download the doctor requirements and the rest of it from the CASA site. It's quite involved. I can't see what is in it for the GP, because it is a lot of extra work. It's not exactly a car replica medical. There are a few traps . I think basically it is a good idea. Lots of the requirements of the PPL and above relate to RAAF type standards and could be considered to be in excess of what is reasonably required to do piloting, for sport type pilots. It's a good move generally. Good luck OME. Nev

 

 

[Yenn]

Got mine done a week or so ago, and the response came back all OK. Have to carry the response and the medical form when flying.

 

I missed out on the bits a lover could touch, but my lady doctor had just done one of the tests they do for the government to see how long you will be drawing the pension. All done for free Whoopee!

 

 

[Sapphire]

Sounds like you had a good time Yenn, and no wonder having a lady doctor. By the way, avoid the current thread on accidents-the natives are restless tonight:hide:

 

 

[Oksinay]

I did the DL medical as CASA to cover me whilst I was waiting for specialists reports for my Class 2. It was all very simple and no issues for my GP.

 

VicRoads are now in on the act and because I take blood pressure controlling medication have asked for, well demanded actually, a drivers licence medical. I sent them a copy of my CASA DL medical which specifically says that it is a drivers licence based certificate, and they have refused to accept it. According to VicRoads because the certificate does not specifically say that I am fit to drive a car it does not cover their needs.

 

I can't help but think there must be too many people at VicRoads, and they are now sitting around dreaming and scheming new ways to justify their employment.

 

Another $100 to the GP, 1 less hour I can afford to fly.

 

 

[old man emu]

Got my "Go Fly" email from CASA today (Monday). That was quick!

 

OME

 

 

[rgmwa]

VicRoads are now in on the act and because I take blood pressure controlling medication have asked for, well demanded actually, a drivers licence medical. I sent them a copy of my CASA DL medical which specifically says that it is a drivers licence based certificate, and they have refused to accept it.

I read somewhere that if you take blood pressure controlling medication you can't opt for a Class 3, but have to pass the Class 2. Not so?

 

rgmwa

 

 

[lark]

nothing ever is easy that involves casa!

 

 

[old man emu]

I read somewhere that if you take blood pressure controlling medication you can't opt for a Class 3, but have to pass the Class 2. Not so?rgmwa

Not so. I'm om 16mg of Atacand daily, but my blood pressure was about 135/75 when I did the medical.

 

OME

 

 

[facthunter]

Okinsay, sometimes after you may have had some tests or procedures the vicroads people will ask for a medical. They did this to me once and my doctor told me to tell them that it did not apply to me. Vicroads wouldn't accept that but a firm phone call from my doctor (who knew all about it) fixed it up. I have not been required to do anything annually. After some procedures and with some medications you will trigger a requirement in certain cases. Much the same as various states have age related requirements. Nev