The Class 2 medical test is a requirement set by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for individuals who are seeking to become student pilots. This medical examination ensures that aspiring pilots meet certain health standards necessary for safe flight operations.
Here’s a general overview of the requirements typically included in a Class 2 medical test:-
- Physical Examination (by DGCA Medical Examiner): The medical examination will involve a thorough physical assessment by a designated aviation medical examiner (AME). This examination includes assessing your general health, vital signs, and overall physical condition.
- Medical History Review (by DGCA Medical Examiner): You will be required to provide a detailed medical history, including any past illnesses, surgeries, or medical conditions. It’s crucial to disclose any relevant information truthfully as it may impact your eligibility for a pilot’s license.
- Vision Test: Adequate vision is essential for flying aircraft. The vision test typically includes testing for visual acuity (both near and distant vision), colour vision, and depth perception. Corrective lenses are generally allowed, but there are specific standards that must be met.
- Visual Acuity: Pilots must have good visual acuity, both near and far. Visual acuity is usually tested using a Snellen chart, where the pilot reads letters or symbols from a specific distance.
- Colour Vision: Pilots must be able to distinguish between colours accurately. Tests like the Ishihara colour plates are commonly used.
- Depth Perception: Tests such as the stereoscopic vision test assess the ability to perceive depth accurately, which is crucial for judging distances during flight.
- Peripheral Vision: Pilots need good peripheral vision to detect other aircraft or hazards in their surroundings. Tests may involve assessing the extent of a pilot’s visual field.
- Eye Health: The health of the eyes is also assessed, checking for conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, or any abnormalities in the eye structure.
Ophthalmology Report or Eye Test specifics to include the below details. Complete Eye Checkup (After Dilatation)
- Cornea for Keratoconus & Opacities
- Lens for lenticular Opacities & Congenital Cataract
- IOP by NCT values
- Visual Acuity with and without glasses.
- Colour Perception test by Ishiara Chart.
- Fundus Exam after Dilatation for retinal detachment, Lattice degeneration and optic disc characteristics including CD ratio.
- Accommodation in centimeters
- Convergence in centimeters
- Manifest or Latent squint by cover test/ Maddox Rod test and if exophoric then values in PD at 33 cm & 6 M.
- Hearing Test: Good hearing is important for effective communication in the cockpit. The hearing test will assess your ability to hear and understand instructions over aviation communication systems.
ENT consultation Report to include the below Audiometry Tests.
- Pure-Tone Audiometry: This test measures hearing sensitivity across various frequencies. Pilots need to have adequate hearing across a broad range of frequencies to ensure they can hear communications clearly.
- Chest X-Ray: Report by Radiologist to include the below details.
- X-RAY CHEST PA VIEW
- ECG Report: Report to include the below details.
- ECG Resting
Cardiovascular Assessment: The medical examination will include an assessment of your cardiovascular health, including listening to your heart and checking for any abnormalities.
- Blood Test: The tests and reports to include the below details.
- Hb TLC DLC
- BLOOD SUGAR Fasting and PPBS blood sugar
- LFT, Urea and Creatinine, CBC (complete blood count)
- LIPID PROFILE (IF BMI is more than 25 or less than 18)
- Blood group and RH factor Report
Note: If the BMI is 25 or above a thyroid test (TSH, T4, T3) should be conducted. The student should be advised to undergo the test and the test results should be added to the report.
- Urine Test: The tests and reports to include the below details with Urine Routine, as per DGCA rules.
- URINE RE & ME, SPECIFIC GRAVITY
- USG Report: USG Abdomen & Pelvis Scan.
Notes:-
- All the reports like ECG, USG Abd, X-Ray to be reported and signed by the doctor with remarks.
- ALL BLOOD & URINE TESTS TO BE DONE AT NABL ACCREDITED LABS / NABH ACCREDITED HOSPITALS ONLY.
- REMAINING TESTS TO BE DONE AT NABH ACCREDITED OR REPUTED DIAGNOSTIC CENTRES / HOSPITALS ONLY.