Question 1

What class of medical certificate do I need?

Accepted Answer

Class 1 - for CPL & ATPL
Class 2 - for RPL & PPL or CPL (with restrictions)
Class 3 - for Air Traffic controllers (ATCOs) & Flight Servicer Officers (FSOs)

Question 2

When should I renew my medical certificate?

Accepted Answer

Make a booking 28 days before your medical certificate expires to maintain your existing renewal date - this provides time to obtain tests, resolve any medical issues & extend your current medical certificate if needed.

Question 3

What should I bring to my aviation medical exam?

Accepted Answer

ARN (Aviation Reference Number)
Completed CASA - MRS (Medical Record System)
Photo ID (Driver’s License or Passport)
Glasses/Contacts AND your SPARE pair (both are tested)
Medical reports from specialists (if available or relevant)

Question 4

How long does the CASA medical examination take?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the type of medical, the tests that need to be done, the pilot's age and medical issues. In general, you should allow:

Class 1 - 45 to 60 mins
Class 2 - 30 to 45 mins
Class 3 - 45 to 60 mins
Optometry - 60 to 90 mins (Initial Class 1 & 3 only)

Question 5

How long does it take CASA to process my medical application?

Accepted Answer

Processing times depend on CASA's workload & the complexity of your application - In general, (for uncomplicated applications) you should receive it within 20 business days.

Question 6

How long is my medical certificate valid for?

Accepted Answer

Class 1, 2 & 3 medical certificates have different validity periods depending on the class of medical & the pilot's age:
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Class 1 - Valid for 12 months (to 60 years) & 6 months (from 60 years)
Class 2 - Valid for 5 years (to 40 years) or 2 years (from 40 years)
Class 3 - Valid for 24 months

Question 7

How does CASA assess my fitness to fly?

Accepted Answer

The CASA aviation-medicine team assesses the aeromedical risk (or probability) of a pilot or ATC becoming medically impaired or incapacitated during operations - In general, this risk must be less than the accepted failure rate of any aircraft system or component.

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