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.
Dr. Frans J. Cronjé
MBChB (UP), MSc
Senior Aviation Medical Examiner Diving Medical Examiner
Detailed Process of Aviation Medical Assessments - with links
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Please make an appointment at a time that is convenient for you by visiting the "Appointment" section.
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Kindly download, print and complete the Aviation Medical History Form legibly and bring the original with you to the appointment.
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Kindly review the Mental Health Screening Questions in advance. They will also be reviewed during the medical.
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Most Aviation Medical appointments are made in the afternoon. Mondays, Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons are usually best.
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When making an appointment:
Always select "Long Medical" for all first medicals or if you are unsure.
Only click "Short Medical" if you are absolutely sure you do not need a Resting ECG / Stress ECG or Lung Function.
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All initial medicals require a Chest X-ray. For more information, click here.
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If you need a Stress ECG (if there are cardiovascular risk factors), this will be arranged at the time of the medical.
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If you are on a medical protocol, like Hypertension, Asthma, Melanoma, etc., please indicate this when you make the appointment so that we can send you a prescription for the required blood tests.
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Bring a photo ID: RSA ID / Passport; driver's license and your current pilot license (renewals or upgraded licenses).
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Payment is made on completion of the medical: Cash or EFT. The medical will only be submitted to IAM upon receipt of payment.
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Costs: (Note: these costs exclude the costs for Stress ECG [± R 400]; & Chest X-ray [± R 300] which are paid for separately at the practice where the service is rendered)
Initial medical: R1300 (Lung Function included; Resting ECG included). Initial Chest X-ray ± R 300 are paid for separately where the service is rendered )
Long medical: R1300 (Lung Function included; Resting ECG included). If needed, Stress ECG ± R 400 is paid for separately where the service is rendered ).
Short Medical: (No Resting or Stress ECG; No Lung Function) R850