On the face of it, it seems like a good idea. I watch with interest. Re requirements for a Class 2 medical, not onerous either and an opportunity/prompt to keep yourself healthy!
>There will also be a number of people flying currently who would not pass a Class 2 medical. If that is the case, they would not be able to get the CASA licence, unless they were able to have their medical problems fixed to the satisfaction of the CASA medical office. Being medically invalidated for your class 2 medical is not necessarily the end of the road. Yes, there are horror stories people losing their medical for what they feel are trivial reasons and having to fight tooth and nail to get their Class 2 back again. But there are many other stories of people having a health problem that does ground them temporarily being able to manage the health problem (in consultation with competent and sympathetic DAMEs and specialists) to the satisfaction of CASA so that they can fly again. Don't forget your right to a second opinion. As it stands with GFA, pilots can make a health declaration (or have their GP make a declaration). This relies upon trust in the individual to be honest with themselves (and their GP). How comfortable people feel about glider pilots flying with self declared fitness to fly can be another topic for discussion! Or to use the 'loved one' argument: Would you let a loved one, or family member fly as a passenger with someone who declares their own fitness to fly? >From my own experience, my desire for flying has helped me maintain a healthy way of life, because I want to remain healthy enough to do a past-time I enjoy immensely still. Fly safe, fly healthy Michael Texler _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
