Wed Jul 10, 2019 4:28 pm
#1705312
Hello everyone
I hoping someone might have faced a similar issue to me and have some information or guidance to help.
I had the dreaded initial class 1 medical assessment this morning and unfortunately failed on one item - my low frequency hearing loss was marked as 40db at 500hz in my left ear (the limit is 35db loss at 500hz. In all other parameters i met or exceeded the required standard.
My AME has referred me to an ear nose and throat specialist for further investigation.
I am 38 years old and I've never experienced any problems with my hearing before. I have 117 flight hours logged, after passing my EASA UK issued class 2 medical without any problems. I'm also just about to take my IMC test so I am fairly confident in my belief that my hearing is safe to fly with, although fully understand that a standard needs to be set somewhere to be met.
I have researched the all the information to be found on the CAA website regarding people who don't meet MED.B.080 standards but I am a little confused as to what it might mean for me.
In theory, assuming the ENT specialist discovered nothing untoward, would it still be possible for me to obtain eventually an unrestricted Class 1 medical certificate or will I always now have this marked as a problem on my records? If a Class 1 medical certificate is still a possibility for me, I would really appreciate any guidance or information that anyone may have to help me get through. I feel a little like my dream to fly for a living is slipping away from me!
I have contacted my AME with regards to the above, but sadly they weren't able to offer me much advice or information.
Ta for reading.
I hoping someone might have faced a similar issue to me and have some information or guidance to help.
I had the dreaded initial class 1 medical assessment this morning and unfortunately failed on one item - my low frequency hearing loss was marked as 40db at 500hz in my left ear (the limit is 35db loss at 500hz. In all other parameters i met or exceeded the required standard.
My AME has referred me to an ear nose and throat specialist for further investigation.
I am 38 years old and I've never experienced any problems with my hearing before. I have 117 flight hours logged, after passing my EASA UK issued class 2 medical without any problems. I'm also just about to take my IMC test so I am fairly confident in my belief that my hearing is safe to fly with, although fully understand that a standard needs to be set somewhere to be met.
I have researched the all the information to be found on the CAA website regarding people who don't meet MED.B.080 standards but I am a little confused as to what it might mean for me.
In theory, assuming the ENT specialist discovered nothing untoward, would it still be possible for me to obtain eventually an unrestricted Class 1 medical certificate or will I always now have this marked as a problem on my records? If a Class 1 medical certificate is still a possibility for me, I would really appreciate any guidance or information that anyone may have to help me get through. I feel a little like my dream to fly for a living is slipping away from me!
I have contacted my AME with regards to the above, but sadly they weren't able to offer me much advice or information.
Ta for reading.