Medical Question...

[Ronom]

Hi guys!

I am like you guys absolutely fanatical about aviation! - there must be a more descriptive word for it...
Anyway. I did 3 hours in the UK on fixed wings and then my dreams were shattered...I was diagnosed with keraticonus in my right eye. Needless to say, I couldn't get a medical except a declaration of fitness from my GP which meant that I could do the NPPL. Basically what I want to know is - is this an issue with the class 4 medical in South Africa? I cant seem to find any information on the class 4 medical let alone information on keraticonus in the South African aviation community. I know that I would need to see an AME to check my personal situation which I will. I am moving to Pretoria next month and want to do my MPL. Not sure where yet but will find somewhere I'm sure. Another thing. Who does medicals in that area?

Thanks for your help guys, I learn alot from you on this forum!

Ok one more thing...are there any microlight magazines for sale out there?

Thanks again!

Ryno

[Wargames]

Hi Ronom,

It all is dependent of the condition classification that you are suffering from. ie. the degree of your keraticonus. Should you able to read the script the doctor give you, and pass your traffic eye test, with or without glasses, you might just as well pass your medical. Class 4 medical is not as stringent as class 2 or 1 medicals.

As mentioned before: If you can see good without glasses, you don't need them. If doctor think you should never fly without glasses, he will make the recommendation on your medical certificate. Just go and see AME, and then you will know what they think.

PS. Go and see a eye specialist that specializes in keraticonus. Get letter of recommendation from him that you are fit to fly. Then AME won't have a issue.

My opinion.

Regards,

[Trikenut]

For microlight magazines, I'd reccomend African Pilot. Sure, it's not an ACTUAL microlight mag, but it is very good, with loads of pics and lots of microlight stuff... Check out http://www.africanpilot.co.za

[Ronom]

Thanks wargames, it gives me more hope that I could possibly be up in the sky with you guys soon! Woo Hoo! I will go and see a specialist for KC anyway as my eyesight is quite badish...

Thanks Trikenut, I buy that mag and all the other ones every month! I just hoped that there was a dedicated microlight magazine...
Maybe we should start one - ha ha!

Thanks again guys!

[Rudix]

Thanks wargames, it gives me more hope that I could possibly be up in the sky with you guys soon! Woo Hoo! I will go and see a specialist for KC anyway as my eyesight is quite badish...

Thanks Trikenut, I buy that mag and all the other ones every month! I just hoped that there was a dedicated microlight magazine...
Maybe we should start one - ha ha!

Thanks again guys!

Hi Ronom,

When you are in Pretoria and want to go see an eye specialist let me know, I know the best guy in town and also someone who can help with the flight medical.

Then join us at Rhino Park, we have schools that cover all training from weight shift up to CPL at good rates.

Regards,
Rudi

[Morph]

Under class 4 medical there is no requirement for colour recognision. Otherwise the eye tests are the same as class 2.

the best is to speak to an AMO.

here is the Medical Guide from CAA http://www.caa.co.za/resource%20center/ ... 0Guide.pdf

[Ronom]

Thanks Morph and Rudi! I will definitely get in contact with you about the specialist. I will also make sure that I make a turn at Rhino Park!

Smiles all round!

[ZS-NEL]

For microlight magazines, I'd reccomend African Pilot. Sure, it's not an ACTUAL microlight mag, but it is very good, with loads of pics and lots of microlight stuff... Check out http://www.africanpilot.co.za

Hey Ross , send me your account number so I can pay your commission

[Big Mac]

Hi Microlighting
One eye that is weak or blind should not be a reason not to get a medical cert to obtain a license as I speak from
experience .
I am 100% BLIND in right eye as a result of an incident that caused a retina detachment.I allso thought that I would not
pass ame medical untill I went to see the ame last year January 07.I was given medical cert to do PPL.
Obtained MPL licence September 08 at Rhino (Light Sport Avaition Training school)
If you need further info of AME and school you are wellcome to contact me
All the best
Big Mac

[Tumbleweed]

I am like you guys absolutely fanatical about aviation! - there must be a more descriptive word for it...

There is, and it's not really a medical question either. Some just call it "Vlieg bevok" and depending on who's in your company, might not be misunderstood.

Its like translating boerewors to 'farmer sausage' just does'nt have the same ring to it.

Good luck with the symptoms.

[Ronom]

Thanks Big Mac that really makes me more positive regarding the medical! Sorry to hear about your eye though.
I'll be staying in Menlyn so would have to see what will be the closest to me.

Tumbleweed, I think you hit the nail on the head with that one - ha ha!

Thanks again guys!

[Morph]

I am 100% BLIND in right eye ......I was given medical cert to do PPL.

This is interesting, and indeed good news

The CAA DAME document specifies that on your initial (prior to learning to fly) eye test you may not have any form of monocular vision. However if you develop monocular vision later and you are an experienced pilot then they can clear you.

An Applicant may NOT have ..........Any anatomical or functional monocularity or substandard vision in
one eye at initial issue of a medical certificate. However, medical
conclusion may permit experienced licence holders who develop
monocularity or substandard vision to be granted a medical
certificate with appropriate restrictions following a period sufficient to
permit adjustment to this condition.

If you do fly a trike and have monocular vision then

(4) For monocularity, the appropriate minimum restrictions initially are as follows:
(a) "If flying open cockpit aircraft, protective goggles not restricting
visual field must be worn". (This must remain as a permanent
restriction);