Dr. Frans J. Cronjé Practice
MBChB (UP), MSc (Aerospace)
Designated Senior Aviation Medical Examiner
Diving Medical Examiner - Class II (Air)
Near Tygervalley, Ridgeworth (Bellville)
Dear Client, SACAA has confirmed that aviation and diving medicals may continue subject to current the governmental conditions regarding transport. Please complete the COVID
Risk Screen:
https://coronavirus.westerncape.gov.za/risk-assessment-covid-19
If your risk is designated as "Low" by this test, our practice will accept candidates for Aviation and Diving Medical Examinations with strict protective precautions: (1) Only 1 patient is seen at a time; (2) All working surfaces are sprayed with viricidal sanitizer after each medical; (3) Pilots, cabin crew or divers who have been potentially exposed to COVID-19 patients or have flown from countries with high-risk COVID-19 transmission, or who are suffering from fever or respiratory illness, are asked to delay their appointments by at least 14 days; (4) all governmental rulings must be observed (e.g., wearing masks). The right of admission to the practice is reserved, and may be denied in the interest of safety of others.
Aviation Medical Assessment
Please note that underlying medical conditions, medication or the findings of the aviation medical examination may deny you the privileges of a medical fitness certificate.
Click here for a list of medication that is contra-indicated with flying.
These include, Ritalin, Concerta, epilepsy medication, mood stabilizers, and roaccutaine or equivalents
The medical consists of:
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Consultation: History & Exam, U-Dipstix, Audiometry, Orthorater Eye Test, Colour vision
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Lung Function: Intervals as per CAA table (see table below)
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ECG: Intervals as per CAA table (see table below)
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Chest X-Ray: Only done routinely for first medical - can be done @ Nearest hospital / clinic with X-ray facilities
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