I have been told that a number of ageing pilots, like myself, go to France
for their JAR medicals, because it is cheaper (about 50 Euro! another
example of "Rip-off Britain") and much less onerous to pass. Unfortunately,
as I have already had a small problem with the CAA / JAR about mine, it is
too late for me to change horses. I'm afraid I don't know any more details
about the French medics, but if anyone else has had experience of this,
please let us all know.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Carl Pattinson" <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Subject: CAA Medicals and the NPPL
> My Class2 medical on my CAA PPL has just expired and now needs renewing.
>
> Unfortunately I just found out last week that my CAA medical examiner has
> retired and so I am looking for a new one. The last guy was excellent and
> olny charged 50 for the exam and ECG (as long as I paid in pound notes).
I
> suspect any replacement examiner will charge substantially more, and being
> over 50 means I will pay this every year. I have been told 125 is the
> current going rate for a CAA medical.
>
> It would seem that now would be a good time to convert over to a NPPL
which
> I understand is a once only 130 admin fee to the CAA.
>
> I'm not sure this is a good move as there must be a down side. The
advantage
> would seem to be that as long as i'm only flying for pleasure I only need
a
> doctors certificate and then only every 5 years (till 60 that is).
>
> Does anyone know what the disadvantages of the NPPL are (eg: will I still
be
> able to fly on the continent ?).
>
> I have a week to decide so any comments would be appreciated.
>
> Carl Pattinson
>
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