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Aviation Medical Examinations
All applicants who want to obtain a flying licence are required by law to obtain a valid medical certificate appropriate to the class of medical certificate. Aviation Medical Assessors are Doctors appointed by the Director of the South Africa Civil Aviation Authority, who are qualified and experienced, in the practice of aviation medicine and competent in evaluating and assessing medical conditions to ensure flight safety.
Dr Heymans is a Regular Designated Aviation Medical Examiner (RDAME), qualified to perform Class ll and lV aviation medical examinations.
Class II Aviation Medical Examination
- Private Pilots License (PPL) for aeroplane and helicopter
- Student Pilots License (SPL)
- Cabin crew
Class IV Aviation Medical Examination (Non-Commercial / Recreational)
- Recreational Pilots for microlight, gyrocopter, airship, air balloon
| CLASS | CLASS II | CLASS IV | ||
| TYPE OF MEDICAL | INITIAL | RENEWAL | INITIAL | RENEWAL |
| Costs may vary subject to medical findings / further testing requirements |
R3,590.00 |
R2,740.00 |
R3,590.00 |
R2,740.00 |
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Validity period of Medical : – subject to medical conditions |
< 40 year : max. 5 years 40 – 50 years : max. 2 years > 50 year : max. 1 year |
< 40 year : max. 5 years > 40 year : max. 3 years
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| Examination, including Blood Pressure, BMI assessment, urine dipstick |
Required |
Required |
Required |
Required |
| Electrocardiograms (Cardiac assessment) – resting or stress |
Required |
Required |
Required |
Required |
| Audiometry (Hearing test) | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Vision (Eye test + colour vision assessment) | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Spirometry (Lung Function test) | Required | Required | Required | Required |
| Chest X-Ray | Required | where applicable | Required | where applicable |
| Drug Testing | where applicable | where applicable | where applicable | where applicable |
| Laboratory Tests – (Fasting glucose, Urea and Creatinine, Lipogram, Full Blood Count with ESR, HbA1C, other tests as required on presentation) |
where applicable |
where applicable |
where applicable |
where applicable |
Appointment:
Please select and download the correct medical invoice shown below for upfront payment to be made. Once payment has been received, an appointment will be arranged and confirmed accordingly.
(Please note that the costs may vary depending on the medical findings or further testing requirements)
To note: Prices are subject to change without prior notice. These examination requirement serve as a guideline only, and can change, based on various health risk factors (to be discussed further at the time of the Consultation) :
Please select, download the correct medical invoice shown below for upfront payment to be made :
Payment:
Once upfront payment has been received, a representative will contact you via email to arrange an appointment – Currently there is a lead time of 1 – 2 weeks, however all attempts will be made to fit you in as soon as possible. To note you will be offered the first available appointment – In the event an earlier appointment does become available, you will be contacted and given an option of moving this appointment. Once confirmation has been received, the representative will submit documents that need to be completed in readiness for this medical, namely :
- 1 – CANDIDATE – APPLICATION FORM FOR A MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
- 2 – CANDIDATE – SACAA CLIENT CONSENT FORM – (FORM CA 67-39 AVMED)
- 3 – CANDIDATE + EXAMINER – AVIATION MEDICAL REPORT (FORM CA 67-02A)
- Any other relevant medical reports you may already have
Please bring to the Appointment:
- Proper identification (proof of identity must include at least one government-issued document with photograph and signature, such as a valid passport that was submitted at the time of the application)
- TO NOTE : Without valid proof of identification, the appointment will unfortunately not be able to proceed.
- A soft copy or hard copy (printed) version of the forms detailed above
- Eye glasses or contact lenses, if worn
- Any medical reports or test results that you may have as a result of previous or existing medical conditions should be brought to the consultation for any relevant medical related matters ie recent operations, prescription medication etc. Failure to do so may delay the processing of your medical examination.
- Please ensure Medical Reports are in English and are typed (not handwritten).
Please be prompt for your Aviation Medical Examination and ensure all necessary documentation is produced on arrival.
General Questions & Answers
Can any GP conduct an aviation medical examination?
Aviation medicals are only permitted to be performed by a trained accredited Designated Aviation Medical Examiner (DAME).
What classes aviation medicals can I do at this practice?
Currently we can assist with the following 2 classes of Aviation Medicals :
- Class II Aviation Medical Examination
- Private Pilots License (PPL) for aeroplane and helicopter
- Student Pilots License (SPL)
- Cabin crew
- Class IV Aviation Medical Examination (Non-Commercial / Recreational)
- Recreational Pilots for microlight, gyrocopter, airship, air balloon
Which tests are conducted?
For Class II and Class IV, depending on the patient, the type of flying and other factors, various tests will be applicable. These may include, but are not limited to :
- Examination, including Blood Pressure, BMI assessment, urine dipstick
- Vision – (Eye test, including colour vision assessment)
- Audiometry (Hearing test)
- Spirometry (Lung Function test)
- Electrocardiograms (Cardiac assessment) – resting or stress, where applicable
- Chest X-Ray
- Laboratory tests – where applicable (Fasting glucose, Urea and Creatinine, Lipogram, Full Blood Count with ESR, HbA1C, other tests as required on presentation)
- Drug Testing – where applicable
What documentation do I need to bring with to the medical examination?
- Proper identification (proof of identity must include at least one government-issued document with photograph and signature, such as a valid passport that was submitted at the time of the application) TO NOTE : Without valid proof of identification, the appointment will unfortunately not be able to proceed.
- A soft copy or hard copy (printed) version of the forms detailed above
- Eye glasses or contact lenses, if worn
- Any medical reports or test results that you may have as a result of previous or existing medical conditions should be brought to the consultation for any relevant medical related matters ie recent operations, prescription medication etc. Failure to do so may delay the processing of your medical examination. TO NOTE : Please ensure Medical Reports are in English and are typed (not handwritten).
What happens with pre-existing medical conditions?
You do need to notify the DAME and the CAA of any old or new condition you have, or new medication you’re placed on and not fly or perform duties until you’re cleared by a DAME.
How long is my medical certificate valid for?
The Medical Certificate is valid for different time periods and the Doctor will inform you of this. This also depends on what class you have chosen, your age and other medical factors.
Can I use my medical aid to pay for the Aviation Medical?
PLEASE NOTE: IN OUR EXPERIENCE, MOST MEDICAL AIDS DO NOT REIMBURSE CLAIMS RELATING TO THESE TYPES OF MEDICALS.
In our experience, your Medical Aid is very unlikely to pay for this type of medical, the blood tests and the x-ray associated with this, as Medical Aids generally see this as an elective consultation, and not due to the candidates being “sick” In the event that you do intend claiming these back from your Medical aid, please check prior to attending the appointment, if your Medical Aid will in fact settle these claims. You will receive an invoice on the day of the Consultation, however it will be your responsibility to settle the amounts directly with us.
To note: No further discussions/queries regarding Medical aid claims will be entered into.
Do I need to make an appointment for this type of medical or can I just walk in ? How far in advance should I schedule an appointment ?
An appointment is certainly necessary for this type of medical. Generally speaking the first available appointment will be offered to you, however this could range from the next couple of days to possibly a week or two or three – the general rule would be to allow at least for 10 days in advance.
Can I use this opportunity to have my annual medical done, have additional blood tests done, update any scripts that I need etc ?
No. Please set up time with your consulting Health Practitioner for these services. The sole purpose of this medical is for the evaluation for an Aviation Medical. The consulting Doctor will confirm what additional tests are deemed necessary if the need arises.
I need the address and directions to the clinic that will be doing my medical ?
I am currently on prescription medication, is this a problem?
The medical can continue, but we will require a written report from a prescribing physician indicating the condition for which you are being treated and their expected medical management plan.
I currently have / previously had a medical condition, should I bring a report ?
Yes. Please ensure any medical reports or test results that you may have as a result of previous or existing medical conditions are brought to the consultation for any relevant medical related matters ie recent operations, prescription medication etc. Failure to do so will delay the processing of your medical examination.
Can someone watch my children, while I am in the Consultation with the Doctor ?
No. In the event, you are bringing children with you to the appointment, please also bring along a person (child minder / family member) to assist with looking after the children during your consultation. Parents are asked to note that there are other medical professionals working in close proximity and noise levels should be kept to a minimum at all times.
Is there somewhere for my children to play on site?
No. Please ensure you bring books / toys etc with you to keep them entertained as the medical process can be seen as long.
Is there a canteen / tea-room / restaurant available on site?
No. The closest restaurant / shops are across a main road. Please ensure that you bring water / juice / food with you (especially for the children) as the medical process can be seen as long.
Are you open on Saturdays ?
Please note this weekend service has been discontinued – an appointment will need to be made during office hours : Monday to Friday.
I will be expecting an important call so I need to have my cellphone on during the consultation with the Doctor ?
Certain cellular and mobile device frequencies may interfere with the medical equipment thereby giving incorrect readings relating to your medical health. Please make arrangements that all cellphones and mobile devices are switched off during the Consultation to ensure undisturbed communication is maintained with the Doctor that is examining you.
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