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 Licence; (ix) Student Pilot’s Licence (Glider); B. The Standards and Recommended Practices relating to: (i) Physical and Mental requirements; (ii) Visual requirements; and (iii) Hearing requirements. As contained in paras 6.4.2, 6.4.3, and 6.4.4 of ICAO Annex 1 respectively, shall be followed for issuance of Class 2 Medical Assessment. In addition, the requirements contained in AICs (Medical) displayed on the DGCA website shall also be complied with. How to Obtain Class II Medical? To obtain your class II medical, follow the process as below: Step 1: The first step for the class 2 medical process is to go to the eGCA website and sign up. Read the user manual carefully and fill in your details and log in then you’ll receive an eGCA login ID. Make sure to save the ID and password in a secure permanent place as you’ll need this in the long run. You can do this process by yourself or you may get help from an expert. Sometimes the doctor also does this process on your behalf. Step 2: Now coming to step 2 for DGCA class 2 medical test you need to visit our hospital and go to Dr Vijay Bade of DGCA-approved medical examiners.. The doctor will provide an appointment on whats up or text sms, and he will tell you about all the tests that you have to undergo during your medical. . After you pass the Class 2 medical test, just wait for 2–4 weeks and you’ll receive your file number. Note: Keep in mind DO NOT get your medicals done by any other doctor other than DGCA-approved doctors for the medical, it will not be considered valid as per DGCA medical rules and regulations. Step 3: DGCA Class 2 medical requirements: Medical requirements to become a pilot and the Class 2 DGCA Medical Test has just one motive behind it, i. e. the person should be fit for flying and becoming a pilot and that point seems pretty legit. One will not want to put a person having some disease with the responsibility of passengers 35000ft above the ground traveling at a speed of 850 Kmph. These are some of Class 2 Medical tests required to become a pilot: 1. Hb TLC DLC 2. ECG RESTING 3. X-RAY CHEST PA VIEW 4. LIPID PROFILE 5. KFT 6. URINE RE ME 7. BLOOD SUGAR F&PP 8. Liver Function Test 9. USG WHOLE ABDOMEN Here is the explanation for the above-mentioned tests for DGCA class 2 medical for aspiring pilots: Eye Test: Colour vision test to check if you’re partially color blind or not. (In case you are, unfortunately, can’t become a pilot.) The specialist likewise checks your far-off vision test where your vision ought to be 6/6 regardless of displays. Radiology: chest X-rays need to be done on your chest, and sinuses. Ear Test: They conduct a Pure Tone Audiogram to check if your ear is normal and you can hear the frequencies of sound they play on the headphones provided. ECG: There’s also an ECG test to check for any irregularities in your heartbeat and even check for any blocked arteries that may be present. ENT: This test is just to ensure that everything is normal with your ear, nose, and throat. Blood Test: They draw blood to check your TC/DC and Haemoglobin level and also your blood group and Rh factor. (ABO and Rh) Urine Test: Just a routine check to ensure normal sugar and protein levels. Note: If your BMI, in simple terms of your height and weight is not proportionate you have to go for additional tests. That’s pretty much it for boy candidates. For girls, 2 more tests need to be done: Mammography and a USG of the Lower Abdomen. Important: Do take note that all tests should be finished from a research laboratory that is NABL/NABH certified else DGCA will dismiss your medical trial. It will not be considered a genuine class 2 medical. Step 4: Once you are done with all required tests, the doctor will approve all your reports and you will get CA-35 certificate at the same time. The Dr VIJAY BADE. will send your application and the medical examination reports to the DGCA, Delhi for approval and further process. Within 1 month you will get your class II medical assessment. Step 5: Once your class 2 medical documents are received by the DGCA, a file will be prepared on your respective name and you will receive a file number. Your Class 2 medical assessment and certificate will be uploaded on eGCA portal. You can download it by login in with your ID and password Or you can collect your Medical Assessment from the DGCA Medical Cell, Delhi. Documents Required for DGCA Class 2 Medical: For Class 2 dgca medical test you just need to carry the following documents on the day of your medical appointment- 1. Adhaar Card 2. 10th Marksheet 3. 12th Marksheet 4. Your Photo (PP Size) Validity of Class 2 Medical Certificate: Since DGCA permits flying training with a Class-2 medical certification, there is a distinction between PPL holders and SPL holders, as far as medical certification validity is concerned. SPL holders undergoing flying training in India presently: validity is 24 months for class 2 and 12 months for class 1 from the date of the last medical examination, and they need to revalidate their medical fitness before expiry. PPL Holders: These remain 24 months as before. Those going through flying preparation abroad: would be considered as a normal PPL and would need to renew their class 2 medical in two years or less. After which a new Re-Initial Class-2 medical test would need to be finished, with the pre-existing file number Fee/Expenses for DGCA Class 2 Medical: it will cost around 9000 to 12000 Rs. How long does it take to complete DGCA class 2 medical? Civil pilots suggest that the issue of medical exams for class ii clinical examinations take a minimal length of 4 weeks after receiving relevant papers at dgca; medical assessments are also displayed at the eGCA website. you can check up on the status of your evaluation on the website, before visiting the Medical Cell for the issue of medical assessments.