NPA No. 11 /2016 CAR Part II – Chapter 10 - LIGHT SPORT AVIATION ACTIVITIES Release Date: 1 st August 2016 Light Sport Aviation Activities (LSA) regulation is approved by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) Board of Directors and issued by the Chairman of the Board. It has been translated from the Arabic version of Board of Directors Decree (02) 2015. The Acceptable means of compliance AMC and guidance materials GM’s are issued by the Director General, General Civil Aviation Authority. In this NPA, the AMC’s and GM’s have been separated from the regulation and added in Section 2. This NPA introduces numerous amendments to the AMC’s and GM’s in the existing issue of CAR PART II Chapter 10. Changes introduced to the AMC’s and GM’s in Section 2 are marked with revision bars. This NPA also introduces LSA Medical regulations in Section 3. The proposed initial entry into force date of the new issue is 18 th August 2016. A transition period of 6 months will be allowed for the full implementation of the amendment. This notice is published to announce to the public this amendment and to entitle all concerned parties to: 1. Review the attached proposed amendment; and 2. Submit their comments online through the GCAA website within 15 days from the date of this NPA. Comments must be submitted through the GCAA Website – E-Publication – Notice of Proposed Amendment, using the Action of “Submit NPA Feedback Request.” Comments and Responses may be viewed in the Comments Response Document CRD pertaining to this NPA on the GCAA website.
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NPA No. 11 /2016
CAR Part II – Chapter 10 - LIGHT SPORT AVIATION ACTIVITIES
Release Date: 1st August 2016
Light Sport Aviation Activities (LSA) regulation is approved by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) Board
of Directors and issued by the Chairman of the Board. It has been translated from the Arabic version of Board of
Directors Decree (02) 2015.
The Acceptable means of compliance AMC and guidance materials GM’s are issued by the Director General, General
Civil Aviation Authority. In this NPA, the AMC’s and GM’s have been separated from the regulation and added in
Section 2.
This NPA introduces numerous amendments to the AMC’s and GM’s in the existing issue of CAR PART II Chapter 10.
Changes introduced to the AMC’s and GM’s in Section 2 are marked with revision bars.
This NPA also introduces LSA Medical regulations in Section 3.
The proposed initial entry into force date of the new issue is 18th August 2016. A transition period of 6 months will
be allowed for the full implementation of the amendment.
This notice is published to announce to the public this amendment and to entitle all concerned parties to:
1. Review the attached proposed amendment; and
2. Submit their comments online through the GCAA website within 15 days from the date of this NPA.
Comments must be submitted through the GCAA Website – E-Publication – Notice of Proposed Amendment, using
the Action of “Submit NPA Feedback Request.”
Comments and Responses may be viewed in the Comments Response Document CRD pertaining to this NPA on the
GCAA website.
CAR Part II - Section 1
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CAR PART II - CHAPTER 10
LIGHT SPORTS AVIATION ACTIVITIES (LSA)
CAR Part II - Section 1
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FOREWORD
1. This regulation is approved by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) Board of Directors and issued
by the Chairman of the Board. It has been translated from the Arabic version of Board of Directors Decree
(02) 2015.
2. Amendments to this regulation shall be approved by the Chairman, except for typographic, formatting and
grammatical errors. Amendments to the (AMC’s) and (GM’s) shall be approved by the Director General,
General Civil Aviation Authority.
3. This regulation supersedes CAR PART IV, SPECIAL PURPOSE OPERATIONS, SECTION D - ULTRALIGHT AND
ARTICLE (1) – DEFINITIONS .............................................................................................................................. 6 ARTICLE (2) – APPLICABILITY ........................................................................................................................... 6 ARTICLE (3) – CONDITIONS TO BE MET BY LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT ............................................................. 8
CHAPTER 2 – FLYING CLUB ..................................................................................................... …………………………9 ARTICLE (4) – CONDITIONS TO FLY ................................................................................................................. 9 ARTICLE (5) – CONDITIONS FOR FLYING CLUB APPROVAL ............................................................................ 9 ARTICLE (6) – COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................... 9 ARTICLE (7) – OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................... 9 ARTICLE (8) – CLUB MEETINGS ...................................................................................................................... 10 ARTICLE (9) – ISSUANCE OF PILOT LICENCE ................................................................................................. 10 ARTICLE (10) – RECORDKEEPING................................................................................................................... 10 ARTICLE (11) – MAINTENANCE OF LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT ......................................... 10 ARTICLE (12) – ANNUAL AUDIT AGAINST THE FLYING CLUB ....................................................................... 11 ARTICLE (13) – REPORTING OF ACCIDENTS AND VIOLATIONS .................................................................... 11
CHAPTER 3 – STUDENT PILOT .......................................................................................................................... 12 ARTICLE (14) – LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT STUDENT PILOT ............................................................................ 12 ARTICLE (15) – PRE-REQUISITES FOR A STUDENT PILOT LICENCE .............................................................. 12 ARTICLE (16) – TRAINING PROGRAMMES .................................................................................................... 12 ARTICLE (17) – EXAMINATIONS ..................................................................................................................... 12 ARTICLE (18) – EXAMINATION CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS............................................................ 12 ARTICLE (19) – BASIC QUALIFICATIONS FOR A PILOT LICENCE ................................................................... 13 ARTICLE (20) – REQUIRED FLYING HOURS .................................................................................................... 13 ARTICLE (21) – ADDITIONAL ENDORSEMENTS FOR A PILOT LICENCE ........................................................ 13 ARTICLE (22) – MEDICAL FITNESS ................................................................................................................. 13 ARTICLE (23) – STUDENT PILOT OBLIGATIONS AND PROHIBITED ACTS ..................................................... 14 ARTICLE (24) – PILOT LICENCE VALIDATION AND APPROVAL ..................................................................... 14 ARTICLE (25) – CONDITIONS FOR CREDITING OF FLIGHT HOURS ............................................................... 14
CHAPTER 4 – PILOT ........................................................................................................................................... 15 ARTICLE (26) – LICENCE ISSUING AUTHORITY AND VALIDITY ..................................................................... 15 ARTICLE (27) – CONDITIONS FOR FLYING ..................................................................................................... 15 ARTICLE (28) – PRIVILEGES OF LICENSED PILOT ........................................................................................... 15 ARTICLE (29) – LICENSED PILOT – PROHIBITED ACTS ................................................................................. 15 ARTICLE (30) – PROHIBITED OPERATIONS DURING CONDUCT OF LIGHT SPORT AVIATION ACTIVITIES .. 16
CHAPTER 5 – REGISTRATION ............................................................................................................................ 17 ARTICLE (31) – CONDITIONS FOR REGISTRATION OF LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT .......................................... 17 ARTICLE (32) – AIRWORTHINESS OF AIRCRAFT ............................................................................................ 17 ARTICLE (33) – MAINTENANCE RECORDS ..................................................................................................... 17 ARTICLE (34) – PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION OF FOREIGN REGISTERED AIRCRAFT ............................... 17
CHAPTER 6 – INSTRUCTOR ............................................................................................................................... 18 ARTICLE (35) – CONDITIONS FOR INSTRUCTOR ENDORSEMENT ON THE LICENCE ................................... 18 ARTICLE (36) – PRIVILEGES OF LSA INSTRUCTOR ........................................................................................ 18 ARTICLE (37) – RESTRICTIONS ON LSA INSTRUCTOR ................................................................................... 18
CHAPTER 7 – EXAMINER ................................................................................................................................... 19 ARTICLE (38) – CONDITIONS FOR EXAMINER ENDORSEMENT ON THE LICENCE ....................................... 19 ARTICLE (39) – PRIVILEGES OF LSA EXAMINER ............................................................................................ 19 ARTICLE (40) - RESTRICTIONS ON LSA EXAMINER ....................................................................................... 19
ACCEPTABLE MEANS OF COMPLIANCE AND GUIDANCE MATERIAL.................................................................. 24 SECTION 02 ........................................................................................................................................................ 24
CHAPTER 1 DEFINITIONS AND APPLICABILITY ................................................................................................ 24 GM to ARTICLE (1) – DEFINITIONS (7) ........................................................................................................... 24 AMC to Article (2) a) .................................................................................................................................... 24 GM to Article (2) - Applicability (b) 1. ........................................................................................................... 24 AMC to Article (3) - Conditions to be met by Light Sport Aircraft (a) ............................................................. 24 AMC to Article (3) b) .................................................................................................................................... 24 AMC to Article (4) – Conditions to Fly .......................................................................................................... 25 AMC to Article (5) – Conditions for Flying Club Approval .............................................................................. 25 GM to Article (5) – Conditions for Flying Club Approval ................................................................................ 25 GM to Article (6) – COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................. 28 GM to Article (6) – COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS (1) ............................................................................ 28 AMC to Article (6)(2) and (6)(3) .................................................................................................................... 28 AMC to Article (6)(3) .................................................................................................................................... 28 GM to Article (6)(4) ..................................................................................................................................... 28 AMC to Article (6)(6) .................................................................................................................................... 28 GM to Article (6)(7) ..................................................................................................................................... 28 GM Article (7) – OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (1) ...................................................................................... 28 AMC to Article (8) – CLUB MEETINGS ........................................................................................................... 28 GM to Article (8) – CLUB MEETINGS ............................................................................................................. 28 AMC to Article (9) – ISSUANCE OF PILOT LICENCE ......................................................................................... 28 AMC to Article (9) – ISSUANCE OF PILOT LICENCE ......................................................................................... 29 AMC to Article (10) – RECORDKEEPING ........................................................................................................ 29 AMC to Article (11) – MAINTENANCE OF LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT ...................................... 29 AMC to Article (12) – ANNUAL AUDIT AGAINST THE FLYING CLUB ................................................................ 30 GM to Article (13) – REPORTING OF ACCIDENTS AND VIOLATIONS ............................................................... 30 AMC to Article (15) – PRE-REQUISITES FOR A STUDENT PILOT LICENCE ......................................................... 30 AMC to Article (17) – EXAMINATIONS .......................................................................................................... 31 AMC to Article (22) MEDICAL FITNESS .......................................................................................................... 32 GM to Article (24)(3) .................................................................................................................................... 32 GM to Article (31) ........................................................................................................................................ 33 AMC to Article (31), item 4 ......................................................................................................................... 33 AMC 1 to Article (32) – AIRWORTHINESS OF AIRCRAFT ................................................................................ 34 AMC to Article (34) – PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION OF FOREIGN REGISTERED AIRCRAFT ............................ 34
SECTION 3 - REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDICAL FITNESS OF LSA STUDENT PILOT AND PILOT ............................... 36 Sub-Section 1 - General requirements ............................................................................................................ 36 LSA.MED.001 General ..................................................................................................................................... 36 LSA.MED.005 Aero-medical assessments ....................................................................................................... 36 Sub-Section 2 - Requirements for aero-medical assessment of LSA student Pilot or Pilot ............................ 36 LSA.MED.020 General ..................................................................................................................................... 36 LSA.MED.025 Content of aero-medical assessments ..................................................................................... 36 AMC1 to LSA.MED.025 Content of aero-medical assessments ...................................................................... 37
6) As applicable, the flying syllabus and the theoretical knowledge training syllabus.
7) Arrangements of the course.
8) The time scale and scale, in weeks, for each syllabus
9) Training programme
a) The general arrangements of daily and weekly programmes for flying, and theoretical knowledge;
b) Bad weather constraints;
c) Programme constraints in terms of maximum student training times, (flying, theoretical
knowledge), for example per day, week or month;
d) Duration of dual and solo flights at various stages;
e) Maximum flying hours in any day or night;
f) Maximum number of training flights in any day or night;
a) Flying:
a. progress checks;
b. skill tests.
b) Theoretical knowledge:
a. theoretical knowledge examinations.
c) Authorisation for test/ examination;
d) Test reports and records;
e) Procedures for examination paper preparation, type of question and assessment, standard required
for ‘pass’;
f) Examination resit procedures.
(B) Briefing and air exercises:
(1) Air exercise
A detailed statement of the content specification of all the air exercises to be taught, arranged in the sequence
to be flown with main and subtitles.
.
(2) Course structure: phase of training
A statement of how the course will be divided into phases, Indication of how the above air exercises will be
divided between the phases and how they will be arranged to ensure that they are completed in the most
suitable learning sequence and that essential (emergency) exercises are repeated at the correct frequency.
Also, the syllabus hours for each phase and for groups of exercises within each phase should be stated
(3) Student progress
The requirement for student progress and include a brief but specific statement of what a student is expected
to be able to do and the standard of proficiency he/she must achieve before progressing from one phase of air
exercise training to the next. Include minimum experience requirements in terms of hours, satisfactory exercise
completion, etc.
(4) Instructional methods
The Club requirements, particularly in respect of pre- and post-flying briefing, adherence to syllabi and
authorisation of solo flights, etc.
(5) Training and qualification methodology on flying UAS
(6) Glossary of terms
Definition of significant terms as necessary.
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GM1 to Article (6) – COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS
Unless revoked, cancelled or suspended, The Flying Club approval is valid for a maximum period of 5 years.
GM2 to Article (6) – COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS
The training programme should cater for all training services the Flying Club is providing and should be included
in the training manual required under ARTICLE (5) Paragraph (7).
AMC to Article (6)(2) and (6)(3)
The organisation should be able to demonstrate to the Competent Authority that it has a sufficient number of
instructors with due consideration to the complexity and size of the operations, and the size and complexity of
the aircraft fleet.
AMC to Article (6)(3)
Adequate training courses should be developed and maintained for each type of aircraft operated. The AFC
should issue approvals to maintenance technicians detailing the scope of approval. COMPETENT AUTHORITY
acceptance of the maintenance technicians is a prerequisite for their approval.
GM to Article (6)(4)
The format of the pilot certificate will be approved by the Competent Authority.
GM to Article (6)(5)
This will be ensured by compliance with ARTICLE (5)(3).
AMC to Article (6)(6)
The organisation should identify all authorities other than the Competent Authority that may impact their
operations (e.g. Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental requirements).
GM to Article (6)(7)
The Aviation Security requirements are contained in CAR PART VI.
GM to Article (7) – OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The approval process is as per CAR PART IX.
AMC to Article (8) – CLUB MEETINGS
The Committees should be attended by the personnel required by ARTICLE (5)(4). The flying Club should provide
the Competent Authority with an early notification of 15 days for such committees along with the agenda items.
GM to Article (8) – CLUB MEETINGS
Such committees ensure is a means, but the only one, to promote safety and disseminated safety information
towards the personnel and members, and develop and mature a Safety Culture within the Flying Club.
AMC to Article (9) – ISSUANCE OF PILOT LICENCE
A pilot certificate should bear the following information:
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1. Name and Address of the AFC
2. Licence Number
3. Pilot’s full name
4. Pilot’s Date of Birth
5. Pilot’s Nationality
6. Date of licence issue
7. Expiry Date. The validity duration is as per ARTICLE (26).
8. Ratings and endorsements
AMC to Article (9) – ISSUANCE OF PILOT LICENCE
a) Licences, ratings and certificates issued in accordance with this regulation should be limited, suspended or revoked by the approved flying club when the pilot does not comply with the requirements of this regulation, the applicable aeromedical regulations ( Section 3 of this chapter ) or the applicable operational requirements, in accordance with the conditions and procedures laid down in the club procedures. The COMPETENT AUTHORITY always maintains its revocation/ suspension rights.
b) When the pilot has his/her licence suspended or revoked, he/she should immediately return the licence or certificate to the approved flying club.
AMC to Article (10) – RECORDKEEPING
1. Access to the file should be limited to authorised personnel.
2. The Club should maintain the records of all members at the club, and update the COMPETENT
AUTHORITY with List of Status of Pilot members
3. The Club should maintain the records for cross country or flying outside the club designated area with
its relevant documents.
AMC to Article (11) – MAINTENANCE OF LIGHT SPORT AIRCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT
1. The Maintenance Procedures Manual should include a reference to up to date maintenance schedules
maintained in accordance with the latest manufacturer data and any additional requirements based on the
Flying Club in-service experience..
2. The maintenance procedures manual falls under the responsibility of the maintenance manager
3. The maintenance procedures manual should detail how the flying club will comply with the maintenance
requirements stipulated in this regulation
GM to AMC to Article (11)
Below is a typical content of the Maintenance Procedures Manual:
1. Compliance Statement signed by the General Manager/ Director of the Flying Club
2. Organisation’s scope of work
3. Description of the work carried out by the organisation (type of product, type of work) and subcontracted
work
4. Name and title of management personnel
a) Accountable manager
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b) maintenance manager
c) Duties and responsibilities
5. Approved technicians
a) Minimum qualification and experience
b) List of approved technicians
6. General description of the facility
7. Working Procedures
Defect rectification;
a) Preparation, issue and control of the work package/ card
b) Preparation of the planned work
c) Procedures used for storage of parts, tools and materials and for labelling them
d) Records
e) Procedures for monitoring of due dates of scheduled maintenance
f) Issue/ renewal / endorsement of Certificate of Airworthiness or Permit to Fly
AMC to Article (12) – ANNUAL AUDIT AGAINST THE FLYING CLUB
a) When an audit is required, the Competent Authority will notify the Holder of a Flying Club Approval
along with an audit plan. The AFC should give full access to the facility, equipment, aircraft,
documentation, records etc.. to perform this audit and any other visits relating to the approval.
b) The Holder of a Flying Club Approval is required to bear the cost of the audit as per the Competent
Authority policy.
GM to Article (13) – REPORTING OF ACCIDENTS AND VIOLATIONS
GCAA CAAP 22 may be referred to for guidance on the occurrence reporting system.
AMC to Article (15) – PRE-REQUISITES FOR A STUDENT PILOT LICENCE
1) For medical fitness requirement, refer to AMC to ARTICLE (22)
2) The student should demonstrate, at least an operational level of English language proficiency both in the use of phraseologies and plain language. To do so, the applicant should demonstrate the ability to:
a) communicate effectively in voice-only and in face-to-face situations; b) communicate on common and work-related topics with accuracy and clarity; c) use appropriate communicative strategies to exchange messages and to recognise and resolve
misunderstandings in a general or work-related context; d) handle successfully the linguistic challenges presented by a complication or unexpected turn of
events which occurs within the context of a routine work situation or communicative task with which they are otherwise familiar; and
e) use a dialect or accent which is intelligible to the aeronautical community.
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AMC to Article (16) a) Training programme and material should cover all types of the registered aircraft at the Flying Club.
AMC to Article (17) – EXAMINATIONS
The Holder of Flying Club approval should ensure availability of suitable facilities for the conduct of all
examinations activities
LSA student pilot should demonstrate a level of theoretical knowledge appropriate to the privileges granted, through examinations on the following:
a) common subjects: 1) Air law, 2) Human performance, 3) Meteorology, 4) Communications;
b) specific subjects concerning the different aircraft categories: 1) Principles of flight, 2) Operational procedures, 3) Flight performance and planning, 4) Aircraft general knowledge, 5) Navigation.
Skill Test
a) The theoretical knowledge instruction should always have been completed before the skill tests are taken.
b) Applicants for an LSA pilot licence should demonstrate through the completion of a skill test the ability to perform, as PIC on the appropriate aircraft category, the relevant procedures and manoeuvres with competency appropriate to the privileges granted.
c) Applicants for the skill test should have received flight instruction on the same class or type of aircraft to be used for the skill test. The privileges will be restricted to the class or type used for the skill test until further extensions are endorsed on the licence, in accordance with this Subpart.
(c) Pass marks 1) The skill test should be divided into different sections, representing all the different phases of
flight appropriate to the category of aircraft flown. 2) Failure in any item of a section will cause the applicant to fail the entire section. If the applicant
fails only 1 section, he/she should repeat only that section. Failure in more than 1 section will cause the applicant to fail the entire test.
3) When the test needs to be repeated in accordance with (2), failure in any section, including those that have been passed on a previous attempt, will cause the applicant to fail the entire test.
4) Failure to achieve a pass in all sections of the test in 2 attempts will require further practical training.
GM to Article (19) The air law examination may be conducted at the Competent Authority facility or any other location approved
by the Competent Authority.
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AMC to Article (22) MEDICAL FITNESS
Refer to Section 3 of this Chapter.
AMC 1 to Article (23) The Holder of a Flying Club should establish procedures to ensure compliance with this Article.
AMC 2 to Article (23) The requirements in AMC to Article (29) (3) are applicable to student pilot
GM to Article (24)(3)
If the person is seeking the privilege to pilot LSA aircraft and he/she is already a holder of a licence issued in
accordance with CAR PART III – CAR-FCL, the Flying Club may waive some of the training requirements subject to
procedures approved by the competent authority.
AMC to Article (25) – CONDITIONS FOR CREDITING OF FLIGHT HOURS
Foreign Licensed pilot may be credited towards the requirements in Article (21). The amount of credit should be
decided by the Club where the pilot undergoes the training course, on the basis of a pre-entry flight test, but
should in any case:
1. Not exceed the total flight time as PIC;
2. Not exceed 50 % of the hours required in Article (21)
AMC to Article (29) (3) LICENSED PILOT – PROHIBITED ACTS
All Light Sport Aircraft pilot will require to have Transponder Mode S Code and GPS Tracking device in
case of flying outside the club allocated flying area, Cross Country and From AFC to another AFC.
To conduct Cross Country flight or flying outside the club allocated flying area, or from AFC to another
AFC it is mandatory to comply with the following:
1. Submit proper and complete Flight Plan to COMPETENT AUTHORITY
2. obtain for permission from the concerned ATC’s
3. Carry the following documents/certificates in the aircraft:
a) Certificate of Registration
b) Aircraft Technical Log Book
c) Pilot Log Book
d) Insurance should cover such kind of flight (as per COMPETENT AUTHORITY
Minimum Insurance Requirements)
4. Notify the COMPETENT AUTHORITY LSA inspector 3 days prior before conducting any such flight. 5. The member & Aircraft will follow the laws and requirements in force where the club is located. 6. Landing and Take Off will be carried out at only approved landing areas specified in the AIP 7. If the aircraft fly outside class G aerospace and/or communicate with ATC will require:
ELP (English Language Proficiency)
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Radio to communicate
GM to Article (31)
The approved flying club should apply for registration using COMPETENT AUTHORITY form No.: AWF-COR-002
with complete supporting documents such as:
a) Power of Attorney or delegation letter from the owner if the application is not submitted and signed by
the owner himself.
b) Pay the fee to register the Aircraft as applicable.
c) Insurance Certificate
The club should pay to the Competent Authority the general aviation fee for every initial issuance / renewal
/ endorsement of Permit to Fly or Certificate of Airworthiness for each aircraft.
AMC to Article (31), item 4
The applicability of minimum insurance requirements in respect of Pilot, passengers and third party liabilities apply to all registered Light Sport Aircraft for conducting Light Sport Activities in the UAE, additional to that, the insurance policy should mentioned the geographical boundaries/areas of UAE. The insurance cover aviation-specific liability in respect of Pilot, passengers and third parties. Regarding Pilot and passengers insurance should include coverage for death and personal injury caused by accidents. Regarding third parties, insurance should include coverage for death, personal injury and damage to property caused by accidents moreover, each aircraft should holds its own detailed insurance certificate. All approved flying clubs and aircraft owners provide the COMPETENT AUTHORITY with evidence that at all times the minimum insurance requirements to cover its liability are complied with, moreover, the COMPETENT AUTHORITY should be notified in advance by the approved flying club or aircraft owners about any cancellation or changes to the respective insurance coverage. In respect of liability for third parties, the minimum insurance coverage per accident, for each and every aircraft, should be:
‘SDR’ means a Special Drawing Rights as defined by the International Monetary Fund;
‘Third party’ means any legal or natural person, excluding passengers and on-duty members of both the flight crew and the cabin crew;
All approved flying clubs and aircraft owners should demonstrate compliance with the insurance requirements in respect of liability for Pilot and passengers by providing a valid insurance certificate or other evidence of valid insurance with minimum insurance coverage of 100,000 SDRs* per passenger. Enforcement and Sanctions
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Failure to comply may lead to the withdrawal the Certificate of Registration of the concerned light sport aircraft until the requisite insurance cover has been evidenced to the satisfaction of the COMPETENT AUTHORITY. Sanctions for infringement of the requirements should be those stipulated in articles 68 and 69 of the UAE Civil Aviation Law No. 20 of 1991 and the applicable Civil Aviation Regulations.
AMC 1 to Article (32) – AIRWORTHINESS OF AIRCRAFT a) When an aircraft does not require a Certificate of Airworthiness to be issued by the Competent Authority,
the Flying Club should recommend the Competent Authority the issue of a Permit to Fly in accordance with procedures approved by the Competent Authority.
b) The approved Flying Club should pay the associated fees for the certificate of airworthiness or for the endorsement of the competent authority for the Permit to Fly issue by AFC to the Competent Authority.
AMC 2 to Article (32) – AIRWORTHINESS OF AIRCRAFT
(a) The AFC should recommend the COMPETENT AUTHORITY endorsement for issuance and renewal of the Permit to fly after making sure that the aircraft is airworthy.
(b) The permit to fly will be issued by the COMPETENT AUTHORITY accepted maintenance personnel. (c) Applicable fee is to be paid for endorsement of issuance or renewal of the permit to fly (d) Permit to Fly is valid for 12 months. The validity within this period is dependent on the holder meeting the
provisions of the paragraph below:
Design of aircraft has not been suspended or revoked by the State of Design or COMPETENT AUTHORITY;
All instructions for continued Airworthiness are complied with in accordance with procedures acceptable to the COMPETENT AUTHORITY;
The aircraft conforms to its original configuration, except for those modifications/repairs performed in accordance with the aircraft’s manufacturer data and by personnel acceptable to the COMPETENT AUTHORITY;
The aircraft is registered with the Competent Authority.
AMC to Article (34) – PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION OF FOREIGN REGISTERED AIRCRAFT To obtain a permission to operate a foreign light sport aircraft in the UAE, the Holder of a Flying Club approval should, 7 working days prior to the intended flight, provide the Competent Authority with:
1. a Safety assessment of the foreign Light sport aircraft performed by the Flying Club. 2. the approved flight plan detailing all the routes which will be used during the operations. 3. a Landing clearance from the local airport authority which has an immigration entry point. 4. an insurance certificate covering the operations in UAE. 5. copy of the pilot licence or equivalent. 6. approval from the flying club where the aircraft will be operated.
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SECTION 3
CAR PART II
REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDICAL FITNESS OF LSA STUDENT PILOT AND PILOT
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SECTION 3 - REQUIREMENTS FOR MEDICAL FITNESS OF LSA STUDENT PILOT AND PILOT
Sub-Section 1 - General requirements
LSA.MED.001 General LSA student Pilot or Pilot shall only perform the duties and responsibilities required by aviation safety rules if they comply with the applicable requirements of this Chapter.
LSA.MED.005 Aero-medical assessments
a) LSA student Pilot or Pilot shall undergo aero-medical assessments to verify that they are free from any physical or mental illness which might lead to incapacitation or an inability to perform their assigned safety duties and responsibilities.
b) Each LSA student Pilot or Pilot shall undergo an initial aero-medical assessment, and after that at intervals of maximum 60 months.
c) Aero-medical assessments shall be conducted by an AME.
d) If the LSA student Pilot or Pilot experience a change in his/her health status, he/she must cease flying duties immediately and seek medical advice from the AME.
Sub-Section 2 - Requirements for aero-medical assessment of LSA student Pilot or Pilot
LSA.MED.020 General LSA student Pilot or Pilot shall be free from any:
a) Abnormality, congenital or acquired, b) Active, latent, acute or chronic disease or disability, c) Wound, injury or sequelae from operation, and; d) Effect or side effect of any prescribed or non-prescribed therapeutic, diagnostic or preventive
medication taken that would entail a degree of functional incapacity which might lead to incapacitation or an inability to discharge their safety duties and responsibilities.
LSA.MED.025 Content of aero-medical assessments
a) An initial aero-medical assessment shall include at least: 1. An assessment of the LSA student Pilot or Pilot medical history. 2. A clinical examination of the following:
(i) Cardiovascular system (ii) Respiratory system
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(iii) Musculoskeletal system (iv) Otorhino-laryngology (v) (v) visual system (vi) (vi) colour vision
b) Each subsequent aero-medical re-assessment shall include:
1. An assessment of the LSA student Pilot or Pilot medical history; and 2. A clinical examination if deemed necessary in accordance with aero-medical best practice.
c) For the purpose of (a) and (b), in case of any doubt or if clinically indicated, an LSA student Pilot
or Pilot aero-medical assessment shall also include any additional medical examination, test or investigation that are considered necessary by the AME .
AMC1 to LSA.MED.025 Content of aero-medical assessments Aero-medical examinations and/or assessments of LSA student Pilot or Pilot should be conducted according to the specific medical requirements in AMC2 to AMC18 MED.XXX.025. (a) For the initial LSA student Pilot or Pilot aero-medical assessment
1) an assessment of the LSA student Pilot or Pilot medical history which should be done by the SAME,AME or Aviation Nurse; and
2) a clinical examination should include the following:
(i) Pulse, BP and Oxygen Saturations to check cardiovascular system abnormalities; (ii) PFT to exclude respiratory system abnormalities; (iii) GLAS screening examination test to exclude musculoskeletal system abnormalities; (iv) Audiogram; (v) Visual Acuity test to exclude visual system abnormalities; and (vi) Ishihara test for colour vision; (vii) Drug test
(b) Each subsequent aero-medical re-assessment should include:
1) an assessment of the LSA student Pilot or Pilot medical history; and 2) a clinical examination if deemed necessary in accordance with aero-medical best practice.
(c) For the purpose of (a) and (b), in case of any doubt or if clinically indicated, a LSA student Pilot or Pilot aero-medical assessment should also include any additional medical examination, test or investigation that are considered necessary by the AME . (d) The responsibility for signing the medical would lie with the AME who should undertake an audit on the medicals performed under the AMC the paragraph (a) & (b) above to ensure compliance with the regulation.
AMC2 to LSA.MED.025 Content of aero-medical assessments Cardiovascular system (a) Examination
1) A standard 12-lead resting electrocardiogram (ECG) and report should be completed on clinical indication, at the first examination after the age of 40 and then at least every five years after the age of 50. If cardiovascular risk factors such as smoking, abnormal cholesterol levels or obesity are present, the intervals of resting ECGs should be reduced to two years. 2) Extended cardiovascular assessment should be required when clinically indicated.
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(b) Cardiovascular system - general 1) LSA student Pilot or Pilot with any of the following conditions:
(i) aneurysm of the thoracic or supra-renal abdominal aorta, before surgery; (ii)significant functional abnormality of any of the heart valves; or (iii) heart or heart/lung transplantation should be assessed as unfit.
2) LSA student Pilot or Pilot with an established diagnosis of one of the following conditions:
(i) peripheral arterial disease before or after surgery; (ii) aneurysm of the abdominal aorta, before or after surgery; (iii)minor cardiac valvular abnormalities; (iv) after cardiac valve surgery; (v) abnormality of the pericardium, myocardium or endocardium; (vi) congenital abnormality of the heart, before or after corrective surgery;
(vii) a cardiovascular condition requiring systemic anticoagulant therapy; (viii) recurrent vasovagal syncope; (ix) arterial or venous thrombosis; or (x) pulmonary embolism should be evaluated by a cardiologist before a fit assessment can be considered.
(c) Blood pressure
Blood pressure should be recorded at each examination. 1) The blood pressure should be within normal limits. 2) The initiation of medication for the control of blood pressure should require a period of temporary suspension of fitness to establish the absence of any significant side effects.
(d) Coronary artery disease
1) LSA student Pilot or Pilot with: (i) cardiac ischaemia; (ii) symptomatic coronary artery disease; or (iii) symptoms of coronary artery disease controlled by medication should be assessed as unfit.
2) LSA student Pilot or Pilot who are asymptomatic after myocardial infarction or surgery for coronary artery disease should have fully recovered before a fit assessment can be considered.
(e) Rhythm/conduction disturbances
1) LSA student Pilot or Pilot with any significant disturbance of cardiac conduction or rhythm should undergo cardiological evaluation before a fit assessment can be considered.
2) LSA student Pilot or Pilot with a history of:
(i) ablation therapy; or (ii) pacemaker implantation should undergo satisfactory cardiovascular evaluation before a fit assessment can be made.
3) LSA student Pilot or Pilot with:
(iv) symptomatic sinoatrial disease; (v) complete atrioventricular block; (vi) symptomatic QT prolongation; (vii) an automatic implantable defibrillating system; or (v) a ventricular anti-tachycardia pacemaker should be assessed as unfit.
AMC3 to LSA.MED.025 Content of aero-medical assessments
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Respiratory system (a) LSA student Pilot or Pilot with significant impairment of pulmonary function should be assessed as unfit. A fit assessment may be considered once pulmonary function has recovered and is satisfactory. (b) LSA student Pilot or Pilot should be required to undergo pulmonary function tests on clinical indication. (c) LSA student Pilot or Pilot with a history or established diagnosis of:
1) asthma; 2) active inflammatory disease of the respiratory system; 3) active sarcoidosis; 4) pneumothorax; 5) sleep apnea syndrome/sleep disorder; or 6) major thoracic surgery should undergo respiratory evaluation with a satisfactory result before a fit assessment can be considered.
(d) LSA student Pilot or Pilot who have undergone a pneumonectomy should be assessed as unfit.
AMC4 to LSA.MED.025 Content of aero-medical assessments Digestive system (a) LSA student Pilot or Pilot with any sequelae of disease or surgical intervention in any part of the digestive tract or its adnexa likely to cause incapacitation in flight, in particular any obstruction due to stricture or compression, should be assessed as unfit. (b) LSA student Pilot or Pilot should be free from hernia that might give rise to incapacitating symptoms. (c) LSA student Pilot or Pilot with disorders of the gastro-intestinal system, including:
1) recurrent dyspeptic disorder requiring medication; 2) pancreatitis; 3) symptomatic gallstones; 4) an established diagnosis or history of chronic inflammatory bowel disease; or 5) after surgical operation on the digestive tract or its adnexa, including surgery involving total or partial
excision or a diversion of any of these organs may be assessed as fit subject to satisfactory evaluation after successful treatment and full recovery after surgery.
AMC5 to LSA.MED.025 Content of aero-medical assessments
Metabolic and endocrine systems
(a) LSA student Pilot or Pilot should not possess any functional or structural metabolic, nutritional or endocrine disorder which is likely to interfere with the safe exercise of their duties and responsibilities.
(b) LSA student Pilot or Pilot with metabolic, nutritional or endocrine dysfunction may be assessed as fit, subject to demonstrated stability of the condition and satisfactory aero- medical evaluation.
(c) Diabetes mellitus
1) LSA student Pilot or Pilot with diabetes mellitus requiring insulin may be assessed as fit if it can be demonstrated that adequate blood sugar control has been achieved and hypoglycaemia awareness is established and maintained. Limitations should be imposed as appropriate. A requirement to undergo specific regular medical examinations (SIC) should be placed as a minimum.
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2) LSA student Pilot or Pilot with diabetes mellitus not requiring insulin may be assessed as fit if it can be demonstrated that adequate blood sugar control has been achieved and hypoglycaemia awareness, if applicable considering the medication, is achieved.
AMC6 to LSA.MED.025 Content of aero-medical assessments
Haematology
LSA student Pilot or Pilot with a haematological condition, such as: (a) abnormal haemoglobin including, but not limited to, anaemia, polycythaemia or haemoglobinopathy; (b) coagulation, haemorrhagic or thrombotic disorder; (c) significant lymphatic enlargement; (d) acute or chronic leukaemia; or (e) enlargement of the spleen may be assessed as fit subject to satisfactory aero-medical evaluation.
AMC7 to LSA.MED.025 Content of aero-medical assessments
Genitourinary system
(a) Urine analysis should form part of every aero-medical examination and/or assessment. The urine should not contain any abnormal element(s) considered to be of pathological significance. (b) LSA student Pilot or Pilot with any sequela of disease or surgical procedures on the kidneys or the urinary tract, in particular any obstruction due to stricture or compression likely to cause incapacitation should be assessed as unfit. (c) LSA student Pilot or Pilot with a genitourinary disorder, such as:
1) renal disease; or
2) a history of renal colic due to one or more urinary calculi may be assessed as fit subject to satisfactory renal/urological evaluation. (d) LSA student Pilot or Pilot who have undergone a major surgical operation in the urinary apparatus involving a total or partial excision or a diversion of its organs should be assessed as unfit and be re-assessed after full recovery before a fit assessment can be made.
AMC8 to LSA.MED.025 Content of aero-medical assessments Infectious disease LSA student Pilot or Pilot who are HIV positive will be assessed as unfit.
AMC9 to LSA.MED.025 Content of aero-medical assessments Obstetrics and gynaecology
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(a) LSA student Pilot or Pilot who have undergone a major gynaecological operation should be assessed as unfit until full recovery. (b) Pregnancy
1) A pregnant LSA student Pilot or Pilot may be assessed as fit only during the first 16 weeks of gestation following review of the obstetric evaluation by the AME. 2) The AME should provide written advice to the LSA student Pilot or Pilot and supervising physician regarding potentially significant complications of pregnancy resulting from flying duties.
AMC10 to LSA.MED.025 Content of aero-medical assessments Musculoskeletal system
(a) A LSA student Pilot or Pilot should have sufficient standing height, arm and leg length and muscular strength for the safe exercise of their duties and responsibilities.
(b) A LSA student Pilot or Pilot should have satisfactory functional use of the musculoskeletal system.
AMC11 to LSA.MED.025 Content of aero-medical assessments Psychiatry (a) LSA student Pilot or Pilot with a mental or behavioural disorder due to alcohol or other problematic substance use should be assessed as unfit pending recovery and freedom from problematic substance use and subject to satisfactory psychiatric evaluation. (b) LSA student Pilot or Pilot with an established history or clinical diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizotypal or delusional disorder should be assessed as unfit. (c) LSA student Pilot or Pilot with a psychiatric condition such as:
1) mood disorder; 2) neurotic disorder; 3) personality disorder; or 4) mental or behavioural disorder should undergo satisfactory psychiatric evaluation before a fit assessment can be considered.
(d) LSA student Pilot or Pilot with a history of a single or repeated acts of deliberate self-harm should be assessed as unfit.
AMC12 to LSA.MED.025 Content of aero-medical assessments Psychology
(a) Where there is established evidence that a LSA student Pilot or Pilot has a psychological disorder, he/she should be referred for psychological opinion and advice.
1) The psychological evaluation may include a collection of biographical data, the review of aptitudes, and personality tests and psychological interview. 2) The psychologist should submit a report to the AME, detailing the results and recommendation.
(b) The LSA student Pilot or Pilot may be assessed as fit to perform flying duties, with limitation if and as appropriate.
AMC13 to LSA.MED.025 Content of aero-medical assessments Neurology
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(a) LSA student Pilot or Pilot with an established history or clinical diagnosis of:
1) epilepsy; or 2) recurring episodes of disturbance of consciousness of uncertain cause should be assessed as unfit.
(b) LSA student Pilot or Pilot with an established history or clinical diagnosis of: 1) epilepsy without recurrence after five years of age and without treatment for more than ten years; 2) epileptiform EEG abnormalities and focal slow waves; 3) progressive or non-progressive disease of the nervous system; 4) a single episode of disturbance of consciousness of uncertain cause; 5) loss of consciousness after head injury; 6) penetrating brain injury; or 7) spinal or peripheral nerve injury should undergo further evaluation before a fit assessment can be considered.
AMC14 to LSA.MED.025 Content of aero-medical assessments Visual system (a) Examination
1) a routine eye examination should form part of the initial and all further assessments and/or examinations; and 2) an extended eye examination should be undertaken when clinically indicated.
(b) Distant visual acuity, with or without correction, should be with both eyes 6/9 or better. (c) A LSA student Pilot or Pilot should be able to read an N5 chart (or equivalent) at 30–50 cm, with correction if prescribed. (d) LSA student Pilot or Pilot should be required to have normal fields of vision and normal binocular function. (e) LSA student Pilot or Pilot who have undergone refractive surgery may be assessed as fit subject to satisfactory ophthalmic evaluation. (f) LSA student Pilot or Pilot with diplopia should be assessed as unfit. (g) Spectacles and contact lenses: If satisfactory visual function is achieved only with the use of correction: 1) in the case of myopia, spectacles or contact lenses should be worn whilst on duty; 2) in the case of hyperopia, spectacles or contact lenses should be readily available for immediate use; 3) the correction should provide optimal visual function and be well tolerated; 4) orthokeratologic lenses should not be used.
AMC15 to LSA.MED.025 Content of aero-medical assessments Colour vision LSA student Pilot or Pilot should be able to correctly identify 9 of the first 15 plates of the 24-plate edition of Ishihara pseudoisochromatic plates.
AMC16 to LSA.MED.025 Content of aero-medical assessments Otorhino-laryngology
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(a) Hearing should be satisfactory for the safe exercise of LSA student Pilot or Pilot duties and responsibilities.
LSA student Pilot or Pilot with hypoacusis should demonstrate satisfactory functional hearing abilities. (b) Examination
1) An ear, nose and throat (ENT) examination should form part of all examinations and/or assessments. 2) Hearing should be tested at all assessments and/or examinations:
(i) the LSA student Pilot or Pilot should understand correctly conversational speech when
tested with each ear at a distance of 2 meters from and with the LSA student Pilot or Pilot back turned towards the examiner; (ii) Notwithstanding (i) above, hearing should be tested with pure tone audiometry at the initial examination and when clinically indicated.
(iii) at initial examination the LSA student Pilot or Pilot should not have a hearing loss of more than 35 dB at any of the frequencies 500 Hz, 1 000 Hz or 2 000 Hz, or more than 50 dB at 3 000 Hz, in either ear separately.
(c) LSA student Pilot or Pilot with:
1) an active pathological process, acute or chronic, of the internal or middle ear; 2) unhealed perforation or dysfunction of the tympanic membrane(s); 3) disturbance of vestibular function; 4) significant restriction of the nasal passages; 5) sinus dysfunction; 6) significant malformation or significant, acute or chronic infection of the oral cavity or upper respiratory tract; 7) significant disorder of speech or voice should undergo further medical examination and assessment to establish that the condition does not interfere with the safe exercise of their duties and responsibilities.
AMC17 to LSA.MED.025 Content of aero-medical assessments Dermatology
In cases where a dermatological condition is associated with a systemic illness, full consideration should be given to the underlying illness before a fit assessment may be made.
AMC18 to LSA.MED.025 Content of aero-medical assessments Oncology (a) After treatment for malignant disease, LSA student Pilot or Pilot should undergo satisfactory oncological and aero-medical evaluation before a fit assessment may be considered.
(b) LSA student Pilot or Pilot with an established history or clinical diagnosis of intracerebral malignant tumour should be assessed as unfit. Considering the histology of the tumour, a fit assessment may be considered after successful treatment and full recovery.
LSA.MED.030 LSA student Pilot or Pilot medical certificate The LSA student Pilot or Pilot medical report/or certificate to be provided in writing to the applicants after completion of each aero-medical assessment should be issued: in English; and according to the GCAA Medical certificate in the E- Medical system.
LSA.MED.035 Limitations
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(a) If LSA student Pilot or Pilot do not fully comply with the medical requirements specified in Sub-Section 2, the AME shall consider whether they may be able to perform flying duties safely if complying with one or more limitations. (b) Any limitation(s) to the exercise of the privileges granted by the LSA student Pilot or Pilot shall be specified on the medical report and shall only be removed by the GCAA.
AMC1 to LSA.MED.035 Limitations
When assessing whether the LSA student Pilot or Pilot may be able to perform flying duties safely if complying with one or more limitations, the following possible limitations should be considered: (a) a requirement to undergo the next aero-medical examination and/or assessment at an earlier date than required by MED.C.005(b) (TML); (b) a requirement to undergo specific regular medical examination(s) (SIC); (c) a requirement for visual correction (VNL), (VDL), (VML),(CCL) ; (f) a requirement to use hearing aids (HAL); and (g) special restriction as specified (SSL).
Guidance on fitness Assessment for LSA student Pilot or Pilot medical certification
A. General
1. The fitness assessment for LSA student Pilot or Pilot should be based on GCAA medical standards set in this regulation
2. Fitness assessment for LSA medical class should contain four main tiers, whether it is for initial or renewal application:
3.1 Tier 1: Initial or Baseline Assessment
- Tier 1 is a questionnaire, which is used as a first check for applicant’s applying for LSA medical class certification.
- Tier 1 is medical history consist of questionnaire about medical history , vital signs ,BMI checks, urine analysis, visual acuity and drug test .
- The review of the questionnaire will be done by the designated AME .
- The replies to the questionnaire and result of the tests will indicate whether the applicant need to be referred to Tier 2 for AME ’ fitness assessment. Any pulse abnormal , systolic BP>160 or diastolic BP >95 ,the applicant will be moved to Tier 2.
- It is required that individuals who suffer from any of the following medical conditions to be moved to Tier 2 :
Decreased visual acuity in either eye below 6/9 despite any correction.
Visual field defect
Need for hearing aids(s)
Angina/coronary artery disease
Cardiac valve replacement
Recurrent fainting
Implanted cardiac device
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Heart failure
Chronic lung disease
Pneumothorax
Organ transplant
Cerebral disorder
Epilepsy
Sedative medication
Antidepressant medication
Psychotic disorder
Learning difficulties
Malignant disease
Diabetes requiring medication
Endocrine disorder
Sleep disorder
Major surgery.
Note : At initial ,if the applicant is > 40 years the AME shall move the Applicant directly to Tier 2.
3.2 Tier 2: Assessment by an AME
This tier involves a fitness assessment by a qualified doctor approved by the GCAA . If the assessment shows that the LSA student Pilot or Pilot has a medical condition incompatible for flying duties , the applicant will require a Tier 3 assessment to have fitness to fly.
3.3 Tier 3: Formal fitness assessment
- Formal assessment is made by the Aeromedical section (AMS) and ‘fitness for fly’ will be determined. The AMS will consider all the tests conducted and examination report performed by the AME when arriving at a conclusion.
- Additional tests may be required in Tier 4 .
3.4 Tier 4: Aeromedical board
This tier is not ‘required’ as part of routine medical certification for LSA medical class . It is considered only if the applicant does not meet the standards and the AMS couldn’t reach a conclusion based on the available documents.
Note 1 : If the applicant have been assessed and examined by the AME to issue him /her LSA medical certificate because of a medical condition , the AME can’t perform the renewal assessment at Tier 1 only even if the medical condition has remained unchanged since the issue of the last medical certificate.
Note 2 : For renewal purposes , if the LSA student Pilot or Pilot is under 40 years of age, the AME will assess the medical record and will only move to Tier 2 if he/she consider it clinically indicated.
Note 3 : Limitation: the AME can only add a visual limitation for corrective lenses on LSA Medical certificate, other limitation should be inserted by the GCAA.
No limitation is allowed to be lifted by the AME.
B. General Instruction for AME about Class IV medical Fitness assessment and examination
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1. You should check the licence before starting any examination; the license is checked to verify the identity of the applicant. If the applicant is an initial applicant, you should have him/her satisfactorily establish their identity by other means. (Government issued photo identification (e.g., driver license, or passport)
2. Always check the previous medical record of the applicant. If the Applicant is new to the AME, doesn’t have record of the applicant’s previous medical examination/certificate, he should contact the GCAA to get these information.
3. Check the previous medical certificate for limitations/special requirement.
4. You should then check the previous medical certificate to establish what tests are required for that medical, i.e. ECG.
5. Review with the Applicant the Medical history and the result from Tier 1 assessment elucidating further information as necessary to determine the significance of any entry and asking further questions when necessary to confirm certain information.
6. Perform the medical examination and complete the Medical Examination Report Form as per instructions. Review all tests required and confirm all performed.
7. Review all forms for correctness of answers and results. If you are satisfied that the applicant meets the GCAA Standards, issue a medical certificate of the appropriate class, using the GCAA medical certificate form. When completing the certificate, verify that all the required information is entered and in particular that all limitations and conditions, are entered on specific box
8. Dates of future examinations and tests should be completed by the AME.
9. If all the GCAA medical standards are not clearly met, or if a doubt exists about the fitness of the applicant for the class of medical certificate applied, either defer the decision to the GCAA or deny issuance of a certificate and forward all documentation to the GCAA.
10. The applicant must be informed of their right to review by the GCAA and it should be explained to them why a certificate is being denied.
C. INSTRUCTIONS PAGE FOR COMPLETION OF THE APPLICATION FORM
FOR AVIATION MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
This Application Form, all attached Report Forms and Reports are required to be transmitted to the GCAA. Medical Confidentiality shall be respected at all times.
1. The Applicant must personally complete in full all questions (boxes) on the Application Form.
2. The Applicant must tick on his declaration and consent to release of his medical.
3. The following numbered instructions apply to the numbered headings on the application form.
NOTICE: Failure to complete the application form in full or to write legibly will result in non-acceptance of the application form. The making of False or Misleading statements or the Withholding of relevant information in
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respect of this application may result in criminal prosecution, denial of this application and/or withdrawal of any medical certificate(s) granted.
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Part I - Applicant Information
1. SURNAME:
State Surname/ Family name.
11.AFFLIATION:
Enter the aviation club your are affiliated with
2. FORENAMES:
State first and middle names (maximum three).
12.OPEARTOR :
If principal occupation is cabin crew , then state employer’s name
3.GCAA LSA CERTIIFCATE No:
Enter certificate number. If no certificate is held, select initial.
13. ANY CONDITIONS / LIMITATIONS / VARIATIONS ON THE LICENCE / MEDICAL CERTIFICATE:
Tick appropriate box and give details of any conditions / limitations / variations on your licences / medical certificates, e.g. vision, colour vision, safety pilot, etc.
4.APPLICATION:
Tick appropriate box.
14. AVIATION LICSENCE
5.PLACE OF BIRTH:
State Town and Country of birth.
15. MEDICAL CERTIFICATE DENIAL OR REVOCATION:
Tick ‘YES’ box if you have ever had a medical certificate denied or Revoked even if only temporary. If ‘YES’, state date (DD/MM/YYYY) and Country where occurred.
6.DATE OF BIRTH
Specify in order Day(DD), Month(MM), Year(YYYY) in numerals,
16. AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT/INCIDENT:
If ‘YES’ box ticked, state Date (DD/MM/YYYY) and Country of Accident/Incident.
7.SEX 17. ALCOHOL:
State weekly alcohol consumption e.g. 2 litres beer.
8. UAE ADDRESS/Telephone No:.
State UAE postal address and country. Enter telephone area code as well as number.
18. DO YOU SMOKE TOBACCO?
Tick applicable box. Current smokers state type (cigarettes, cigars, pipe) and amount (e.g. 2 cigars daily; pipe - 1 oz. weekly)
9. NATIONALITY:
State name of country of Citizenship.
19. DO YOU CURRENTLY USE ANY MEDICATION
10. LAST MEDICAL APPLICATION: State date (day, month, year) and place (town, country), initial applicants state ‘initial’
20. OTHER AVAITION LICENSE?S HELD:
If ‘YES’, give full details - name, how much you take and when, etc.
Include any non-prescription medication.
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Part II General Medical History
The AME should personally review the medical history with the Applicant and try to clarify any significant medial issues which may need further evaluation and testing.
Part III General Applicant examination
1. HEIGHT – Measure height without shoes in centimetres to nearest cm.
2. WEIGHT – Measure weight in indoor clothes in kilograms to nearest kg.
3. BMI (Body Mass Index) - divide body weight (in Kilograms) by height (in meter) 2.
4. BLOOD PRESSURE – Blood Pressure readings should be recorded as Phase 1 for Systolic pressure and Phase 5 for Diastolic pressure. The applicant should be seated and rested. Recordings in mm Hg.
5. PULSE (RESTING) – The pulse rate should be recorded in beats per minute and the rhythm should be recorded as regular or irregular.
6. DISTANT VISION AT 6 METRES – Each eye to be examined separately and then both together. First without correction, then with spectacles (if used) and lastly with contact lenses, if used. Record visual acuity in appropriate boxes. Visual acuity to be tested at 6 metres with the appropriate chart for the distance.
- If correction required reaching standard, add a visual limitation without moving to Tier 1. If R or L >6/12 or both >6/9 , move to Tier 3.
7. INTERMEDIATE VISION AT 1 METRE – Each eye to be examined separately and then both together. First without correction, then with spectacles if used and lastly with contact lenses if used. Record visual acuity in appropriate boxes as ability to read N14 at 100 cm (Yes/No).
- If correction required reaching standard add visual limitation. If does not meet standards, move to Tier 3.
8. NEAR VISION AT 30–50 CMS. – Each eye to be examined separately and then both together. First without correction, then with spectacles if used and lastly with contact lenses, if used. Record visual acuity in appropriate boxes as ability to read N5 at 30–50 cm (Yes/No).
- If correction required reaching standard add visual limitation. If does not meet standard, move to Tier 3, after investigation the case with the Eye specialist.
9. URINANALYSIS – State whether result of urinalysis is normal or not by ticking appropriate box. If no abnormal constituents, state NIL in each appropriate box.
- If yes to any, move to Tier 3, after investigation the case .
10. HEARING (voice test) – Tick appropriate box to indicate hearing level ability as tested separately in each ear at 2 m.(the AME test the hearing at a distance of 2 meter and with the back turned to the examiner).
- If no, or hearing aids required ,move to Tier 3 after investigation the case with the specialist.
11. SPECTACLES/ CONTACT LENSES – Tick appropriate box signifying if spectacles/or lenses are or are not worn by applicant. If used, state whether the glasses unifocal, bifocal, varifocal or look-over and state type from the following list; the lense type, hard, soft, gas-permeable or disposable
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12. DRUG TEST, all the applicant for initial medical applications the following list of medication should be checked.
(a) Cannabis (Marijuana)
(b) Cocaine
(c) Opiates with Morphine
(d) Amphetamines
(e) Barbiturates
(f) Benzodiazepines
(g) Methadone
(h) MDMA
Note: If the test is non-negative, follow the GCAA protocol.
Part IV- AME INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF THE PHYSICAL EXAMINATION.
The AME should personally complete all the examination
1. HEAD, FACE, NECK, SCALP – To include appearance, range of neck and facial movements, symmetry, etc.
2. MOUTH, THROAT, TEETH – To include appearance of buccal cavity, palate motility, tonsillar area, pharynx and also gums, teeth and tongue.
3. NOSE, SINUSES – To include appearance and any evidence of nasal obstruction or sinus tenderness on palpation.
4. EARS, DRUMS, EARDRUM MOTILITY – To include otoscopy of external ear, canal, tympanic membrane. Eardrum motility by valsalva manoeuvre or by pneumatic otoscopy.
5. EYES – ORBIT AND ADNEXA, VISUAL FIELDS – To include appearance, position and movement of eyes and their surrounding structures in general, including eyelids and conjunctiva. Visual fields check by campimetry, perimetry or confrontation.
6. EYES – PUPILS AND OPTIC FUNDI – To include appearance, size, reflexes, red reflex and fundoscopy. Special note of corneal scars.
7. EYES – OCULAR MOTILITY, NYSTAGMUS – To include range of movement of eyes in all directions; symmetry of movement of both eyes; ocular muscle balance; convergence; accommodation; signs of nystagmus.
8. LUNGS, CHEST, BREAST – To include inspection of chest for deformities, operation scars, abnormality of respiratory movement, auscultation of breath sounds. Physical examination of female applicants breasts should only be performed with informed consent.
9. HEART/ VASCULAR SYSTEM – To include apical heart beat, position, auscultation for murmurs, carotid bruits, palpation for trills, and to include examination for varicose veins, character and feel of pulse, peripheral pulses, evidence of peripheral circulatory disease.
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10. ABDOMEN, HERNIA, LIVER, SPLEEN – To include inspection of abdomen; palpation of internal organs; check for inguinal hernias in particular.
11. ANUS, RECTUM – Examination only with informed consent.
12. GENITO-URINARY SYSTEM – To include renal palpation; inspection palpation male/female reproductive organs only with informed consent.
13. ENDOCRINE SYSTEM – To include inspection, palpation for evidence of hormonal abnormalities/imbalance; thyroid gland
14. UPPER AND LOWER LIMBS, JOINTS – To include full range of movements of joints and limbs, any deformities, weakness or loss. Evidence of arthritis
15. SPINE, OTHER MUSCULOSKELETAL – To include range of movements, abnormalities of joints.
16. NEUROLOGIC – REFLEXES ETC. To include reflexes, sensation, power, vestibular system – balance, Romberg test, etc.
17. PSYCHIATRIC – To include appearance, appropriate mood/thought, unusual behaviour.
18. SKIN, LYMPHATICS, IDENTIFYING MARKS – To include inspection of skin; inspection, palpation for lymphadenopathy, etc. Briefly describe scars, tattoos, birthmarks, etc. which could be used for identification purposes.
19. GENERAL SYSTEMIC – All other areas, systems and nutritional status.
20. NOTES – Any notes, comments or abnormalities to be described – extra notes if required on paper, signed and dated.
21. PULMONARY PEAK FLOW RATE – When required or on indication, state actual value obtained in L/min and state if normal or not with reference to height, age, sex and race.
22. HAEMOGLOBIN – Enter actual haemoglobin test result in g/dl. Then state whether normal value or not by ticking appropriate box.
23. ACCOMPANYING REPORTS – One box opposite each of these sections must be ticked. If the test is not required and has not been performed, then tick the NOT APPLICABLE box. If the test has been performed (whether required or on indication) complete the normal or abnormal box as appropriate.
V. fitness assessment- MEDICAL EXAMINER’S RECOMMENDATION AND COMMENTS
If a fit assessment is recommended, please indicate whether a Medical Certificate has been issued or not. If an Unfit recommendation is made, applicable CAR Part II. Para No(s) must be entered. If an applicant is deferred for further evaluation, indicate the reason and the doctor to whom applicant referred. State also any limitation required.
Note : if the applicant refuses to complete the application form fully or refuses to sign the declaration consent to release of medical information, the AME must inform the applicant that he/she may not issue a medical certificate regardless of the result of the clinical examination; also that the AME must refer the complete documentation of that examination to the GCAA for a decision. In this case the AME should state that their application for a medical certificate is incomplete and will not be acceptable to issue a medical certificate.