Dr Liz Davies
Postgraduate Certificate in Civil Aviation Medicine, University of Otago
DAME & DAME2
BANYO CLINIC offers a complete service for aviation medicals, including Audiology, Spirometry, ECG and vision testing as per medical requirements.
New Patients Welcome.
Dr Liz Davies is a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) endorsed Designated Aviation Medical Examiner (DAME & DAME2), able to carry out initial aviation medicals and recertification for class 1, 2 and 3 aviation medicals. DAME2 allows immediate recertification of Class 2 licenses, without the requirement for further CASA scrutiny in some circumstances. Basic class 2 recertification can now be done by any qualified GP, and the paperwork submitted by the applicant directly to CASA. Class 5 is a new type of self-declared certification for some pilot categories.
Classes of Aviation Medical Licenses:
- Class 1: Air Transport Pilot, Commercial Pilot, Multi-Crew Pilot, Flight Engineer
- Class 2: Recreational Pilot, Private Pilot, Commercial Balloon Pilot
- Basic Class 2 Medical Certificate
- Class 3: Air Traffic Controller, Flight Service Operator
- Recreational Aviation Medical Practitioner Certification (RAMPC)
- Class 5: Self-Declared Recreational Pilot (no medical assessment needed)
Depending on your class of medical, you may be required to complete extra testing including Audiology, ECG, blood tests and specialist eye testing. If required a referral to a Designated Aviation Ophthalmologist will be provided.
Before your appointment:
- Complete your online application on the CASA Medical Records System (MRS)
- Confirm on booking with Banyo Clinic, the type of medical for which you are applying, and your age as at the day of your Aviation Medical appointment.
- Bring your Aviation Reference Number (ARN) and Photo ID with you on the day
- Bring your most recent Aviation Medical License with you on the day
- Bring any corrective glasses and spare pair with you on the day + your optometrist report if applicable
On the day of your appointment:
- Depending on the class of your medical, you will spend between 30-45mins with our clinic nurses prior to your assessment with our DAME, Dr Liz Davies, completing biometrics, ecg or audiology as needed
- DAME assessment including past medical history, general physical health, vision assessment, mental health screening, and other assessment as appropriate will take approximately 30mins
Helpful Links:
- Types of medicals:
https://www.casa.gov.au/licences-and-certificates/ aviation-medicals-and- certificates/classes-medical- certificate# Class3medicalcertificate - The medical certification process:
https://www.casa.gov.au/licences-and-certificates/ aviation-medicals-and- certificates/medical- certification-process# Stepstoapplyforyourmedicalcert ificate - Additional medical tests:
https://www.casa.gov.au/licences-and-certificates/ aviation-medicals-and- certificates/additional- medical-tests-pilots-and-air- traffic-controllers# AdditionaltestsforClass1and3me dicalcertificates - Colour vision assessment and Colour Blindness in Aviation:
https://www.casa.gov.au/licences-and-certificates/ aviation-medicals-and- certificates/colour-vision- assessment-medical- certificates - ATPL licencing >60years old:
https://www.casa.gov.au/licences-and-certificates/ aviation-medicals-and- certificates/medical- certification-atpl-holders- over-age-60# Medicalexaminationsforover60AT PLholders - Class 5 self-declaration:
https://www.casa.gov.au/licences-and-certificates/ aviation-medicals-and- certificates/class-5-medical- self-declaration#Eligibility - Recreational Aviation medical Practitioners Certificate form:
https://www.casa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-08/ recreational-aviation-medical- practitioners-certificate- form-166.pdf