What is involved in a Casa Class 1 medical?

The following medical tests are required on the initial issue of a medical certificate: ECG, audiogram, estimation of fasting serum lipids and fasting blood glucose, calculation of cardiovascular risk and an eye examination by a CASA Designated Aviation Ophthalmologist or Credentialed Optometrist.

What are the requirements for Class 1 medical?

Class 1 medical requirements

• Medical History – these are questions about any previous illness declared on your application form.
• Eyesight – this is the commonest cause of difficulty during the examination.
• Physical Examination – a general check that all is functioning correctly.

Can you be a pilot with hearing loss?

Yes, an individual who is deaf can obtain a pilot certificate in one of the five categories of aircraft: airplane, rotorcraft, glider, powered-lift, or lighter-than-air.

What is done in a Class 2 medical?

The laboratory tests consist of a blood test, urine(RE/ME) test, ECG, Pure tone Audiometry, USG for the lower abdomen and a complete chest X-Ray. The fees for the initial issue of the class 2 medical certificate is 4000 INR excluding the cost for laboratory tests.

What medical conditions disqualify you from being a pilot?

What medical conditions does the FAA consider disqualifying?

• Angina pectoris.
• Bipolar disease.
• Cardiac valve replacement.
• Coronary heart disease that has been treated or, if untreated, that has been symptomatic or clinically significant.
• Diabetes mellitus requiring hypoglycemic medications.

Can a pilot be a smoker?

Originally Answered: Can a cigarets smoker become an airline pilot ? Yes. As long as he or she is generally healthy and can avoid smoking during the long flights, around the plane, etc.

How long does a Class 2 medical last?

Student pilots must have a Class 2 (or Basic Class 2) medical certificate before they can fly solo. Certificates are valid for four years if you are under 40 years on the day of your medical examination or two years if you are over 40 years.

Where do I go for the Casa hearing test?

Ideally the test should be conducted in the Class of aircraft that is the same as that which the applicant normally operates. Standard protocol should be obtained from CASA and provided to flight testing officer.

How are hearing aids classified by the FDA?

Hearing aids are categorized as Class 1 or Class 2 medical devices by the Food and Drug Administration. The large majority of hearing aids are in the Class 1 category, which means they are exempted from the premarket notification and FDA clearance requirement.

What kind of medical test do you need for a Casa certificate?

ECG, audiogram, estimation of fasting serum lipids and fasting blood glucose, calculation of cardiovascular risk and an eye examination by a CASA Designated Aviation Ophthalmologist or Credentialed Optometrist. The following medical tests are required for medical certificate renewals:

What makes a hearing aid a Class 1?

The large majority of hearing aids are in the Class 1 category, which means they are exempted from the premarket notification and FDA clearance requirement.