Just a note on medicals.

If you are intending on a commercial career and to get a commercial pilot's licence, you will need to get a Class One medical. This is first issued by the CAA examiner and will involve a trip to the CAA building at Gatwick for a lengthy medical examination. After that, it can be revalidated by a local Aviation Medical Examiner as required.

If you wish to have a Private Pilot's Licence you will need to have a Class Two medical certificate. This will mean a visit to a local Aviation Medical Examiner who will give a medical examination and then issue a certificate provided the minimum standard is met. This will need to be revalidated depending on age by a similarly qualified Aviation Medical Examiner.

If you are intending on getting the National Private Pilot's Licence only, then you just need to have a CAA form signed by your GP stating that you meet minimum standards.

The reason for mentioning this today is for the benefit of all who need either an initial class two medical or to revalidate one. Land's End Airport is organising an Aviation Medical Examiner to come to the airport fairly soon, and Christine (who organises such things) has offered if anyone would like to add their name to the list and have their medical at that time. Give us a call if you fit into that category and we will add you to the list; the plan is to organise the visit at the most convenient time for those needing medicals!