Aviation Medicals

Dr Philip Polwin MB BS.
UK CAA approved Aeromedical Examiner (AME) No 10398
Aviation medicals for private pilots can be completed at our convenient Sussex Surgery

Ample free parking
Only 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport
Our aim is to provide a fast, friendly and complete service JAR - Class 1 renewals, Class 2 initials and renewals
Examination covers all medical parameters, including comprehensive eyesight tests. See detailed description of the test below
Prompt service with examinations (approx. 1 hour duration) normally carried out within five days
Referral to local Consultant if indicated

Contact us to arrange an appointment by ringing 01403 782931 or completing the application form at the bottom of the page

Charges

Class 1 (Commercial)

Renewal without ECG: £110 + vat
Renewal with ECG: £180+ vat
Audiogram, if required: £30 + vat
Cholesterol test, if required: £15 + vat

Class 2 (Private Pilots)

Initial Assessment: £170 + vat
Renewal without ECG: £92 + vat
Renewal with ECG (NB if ECG has to be read by a cardiologist an additional fee will be charged): £150 + vat

What to Bring

1. Photo I.D (Passport or driving licence)
2. Glasses with a recent optician's prescription (if you wear glasses). Be prepared to remove contact lenses
3. Your licence (if you have one)
4. The completed medical form 'med 160' should be sent to us prior to the appointment. Download the form here

Help

If you have a medical or eye condition that may mean you do not reach the required standards go to the CAA Medical department web site for further information.

More about the Initial JAR Class 2 (private pilot) Medical Examination

You should be fit, have reasonable eyesight and hearing, and have no current or previous illness which might interfere with the safe exercise of the privileges of a private pilot's licence.
The examination will take about one hour and is divided into a number of parts:
Medical History - a series of questions about any previous illnesses. You will be asked if there is any major illness in your past, and you will need to bring any reports about these from your family doctor. Appendicitis or a broken arm is not regarded as a major illness.
Eyesight - If you wear glasses or contact lenses it is important to bring your last optician's report along to the examination.
Physical Examination - a general check that all is functioning correctly. This will cover lungs, heart, blood pressure, stomach, limbs and nervous system.
Hearing - using a normal conversational voice 2 metres behind you, you should be able to hear this in each ear separately. Audiology is available for Class 1 and instrument rated Class 2.
Electrocardiogram (ECG) - this measures the electrical impulses passing through your heart. It can show disorders of the heart rhythm or of the conduction of the impulses, and sometimes it can show a lack of blood supplying the heart muscle. Occasionally changes on an ECG require further investigation. A report from a cardiologist and further tests (for example an exercise ECG) may need to be done. The results may need to be sent to the CAA Aeromedical Section (AMS) at Gatwick.
Lung Function Test (peak flow) - this tests your ability to expel air rapidly from your lungs. It is sometimes tested if you have had any respiratory problems, eg asthma.
Haemoglobin Blood Test - this is a finger prick blood test which measures the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood. A low haemoglobin is called anaemia and will need further investigation.
Urine Test - you will be asked to provide a sample of urine, so remember to attend for examination with a full bladder. This tests for sugar (diabetes), protein or blood in the urine

Aviation Medical Booking Form

Before you fill in the booking form below you must download the CAA Med 160 form. This should be completed and forwarded to the surgery in advance of your appointment. If possible please fill out the form, scan it and add it to this form using the 'upload' facility. Alternatively bring it in to reception, post it to us or fax it with a covering note to 01403 785505.