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Pilot Fitness: Meeting DGCA’s Physical Fitness Standards for Aspiring Pilots A pilot’s role requires both mental and physical endurance, which makes physical fitness a crucial component of their ability to fly safely. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) sets strict fitness standards for pilots. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the key fitness requirements for aspiring pilots, focusing on challenges like obesity, vision correction, and the need for overall health maintenance to meet DGCA standards. What Are DGCA’s Fitness Requirements for Pilots? The DGCA mandates several health and fitness criteria that every pilot must meet to ensure safe flying conditions. These standards focus on key areas such as weight (BMI), cardiovascular health, vision, and musculoskeletal fitness. Pilots must be capable of handling stressful conditions, long hours, and high altitudes. Managing Your BMI and Weight Control One of the critical fitness aspects for aspiring pilots is Body Mass
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Eye fitness criteria for pilots and Aviation aspirants

Aspirant pilots have anziety towards his glasses 2. The following ophthalmological conditions are disqualifying for initial issue medical examinations: (a) History/ evidence of recurrent keratitis (b) Keratoconus (c) Macular degeneration (d) Hereditary degeneration which interferes with visual acuity and/or visual fields (e) Retinitis Pigmentosa (f) Retinal Detachment (g) Retinal vascular disorders with exudates or neovascularisation (h) Optic neuritis and optic atrophy (i) Central Serous Retinopathy (j) Glaucoma (k) Any intraocular surgery (l) Manifest squint 3. students for initial issue medical examination having corneal / congenital lenticular opacities which are non-progressive and do not interfere with vision may be considered fit for flying duties. 4. Lattice Degeneration (LD) and retinal holes. LD of the retina is a common vitreo-retinal degeneration. High risk features in LD which may predispose to retinal detachment (RD) include extent of LD more than three clock hours, p
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Painless covid booster Gencovacc om ( mRNA)

Why do ONE need a COVID booster? Q.1 I have already received two doses of COVID vaccine. The Omicron variants of Corona Virus are still causing COVID and impacting healthcare systems and IMMUNOCOMPROMISED and comorbid condition like asthma,diabetes,cancer and obesity . The Vaccines that were given earlier as 2 dose primary series were based on Wuhan strain and may not be highly effective against currently circulating Omicron strain and its variants. Q.2 Which age group is this vaccine indicated for? g older adults and adults with comorbidities. In India, NTAGI recommends Omicron booster for individuals over 60 years of age and all adults who are comorbid or with weak immunity (immunocompromised). The composition of mRNA vaccines can be modified quickly which helps in fighting the emerging variants. Q.6 Are mRNA vaccines available globally? Over 450 crore doses of mRNA vaccines have been distributed in over 180 countries, preventing COVID since 2020, Q.7 How is this vaccine
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OBESITY & COMMERCIAL AIRCREW

Obesity is defined as an excess concentration of body fat or adipose tissue. The medical implications of obesity are more of a cause for concern for the employer than the regulatory body, in view of the nature of the disability & its ability to cause acute incapacitation.Overweight and obese individuals are at increased risk for many diseases and health conditions, including hypertension, dyslipidemia,Type 2 diabetes mellitus, coronary heart disease, stroke, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea etc. 2 Each anthropometric measurement or parameter contains inherent advantages and disadvantages. Methods to measure body fat include BMI, Hip Waist Ratio, skinfold thickness, underwater weighing, bioelectrical impedance, dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA), and computerized tomography. Body Mass Index (BMI) 3. BMI is one of the better methods to determine who is overweight or obese. It can be performed rapidly in the clinical setting just by measuring the weight and heig
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Diet tips for Diwali and christmas

Festival Diet tips Festivals are celebrated all over the world and are times of excitement, decorations, presents and of course rich and delicious foods. For people with diabetes , this surely is a testing time. Be sure to have a good time, but don’t take any chances with blood sugar levels. Festivals mean fasting, feasting or both and can make you lose control over your blood sugar levels For people with diabetes, there is a thin line between fasting and feasting • Fasting for long hours can cause dehydration and Hypoglycemia. • Feasting without control can raise your blood sugar levels. Festive season means a variety of food and a lot of socializing with family and friends. It is quite possible that you may be less cautious about dieting. 1. Choose foods rich in fruits and nuts over those which are too sweet or oily. 2. If you still don’t want to miss out the fun, opt for low fat snacks and sweets prepared with artificial sweeteners. 3. Use low-fat or skimmed milk while preparing t
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Vision criteria for budding pilots

OPHTHALMOLOGICAL DISORDERS 1. Introduction. The AIC deals with assessment of candidates and civil aircrew having certain ophthalmological disorders. Conditions of the eye not covered herein should be dealt with on the merits of the case based on ICAO guidelines. 2. The following ophthalmological conditions are disqualifying for initial issue medical examinations: (a) History/ evidence of recurrent keratitis (b) Keratoconus (c) Macular degeneration (d) Hereditary degeneration which interferes with visual acuity and/or visual fields (e) Retinitis Pigmentosa (f) Retinal Detachment (g) Retinal vascular disorders with exudates or neovascularisation (h) Optic neuritis and optic atrophy (i) Central Serous Retinopathy (j) Glaucoma (k) Any intraocular surgery (l) Manifest squint A.I.C. Sl. No. 06/2016 1 3. Candidates for initial issue medical examination having corneal / congenital lenticular opacities which are non-progressive and do not interfere with vision may be considered fit for flying d
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Preparing for class 2 medicals for aviation aspirant

1. DGCA Class II Medical Examination @ Vighanaharta sai hospital,dighi,pune Class 2 DGCA Medical is the most basic and the first step toward a pilot’s and cabin crews career. It’s required for you to get an SPL (Student Pilot License) and to join a flying school. A class 2 dgca medical certificate is required for a private pilot license as well as for commercial pilot training. The holder of a medical certificate shall be mentally and physically fit to exercise safely the privileges of the applicable licence. Who required Class 2 Medical Assessment? A. Class 2 Medical Assessment is required for applicants and holders of: (i) Private Pilot’s License (Aeroplane & Helicopter); (ii) Student Pilot’s Licence (Microlight); (iii) Student Pilot’s License (Aeroplane); (iv) Student Pilot’s License (Helicopter); (v) Pilot’s Licence (Microlight); (vi) Student Pilot’s Licence (Balloons); (vii) Flight Radio Telephone Operator’s Licence (Restricted). (viii) Flight Radio Telephone Operator’s Lic
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