Transport Canada Class 1 Medical Exam

Front. · Post by **Front.** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 10:41 pm

Hello, I was wondering what do they do? I am going in for mine on Friday and i heard they do something with your testicles or something and i sort of started freaking out? can somebody clarify what they do so I know what I can expect...

goldeneagle · Post by **goldeneagle** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 11:04 pm

If you are worried about the medical, it's probably best you dont take up flying at all. If the thought of a doctor touching you 'freaks you out', then you are gonna be in a whole lotta hurt some day in an airplane and something truely serious happens. Save yourself a whole lot of expense and bother, that mentality will likely never survive flight training, but, you wont figure that out until you get to the expensive part way down at the end of the line, after you've spent the bulk of the 40 to 50K on licenses.

And just to be clear, yes, that doctor is going to do some poking and prodding, and you are gonna have to drop the drawers before some of that poking and prodding. It's not a one time deal either, it's every second year for a while, then it turns into every 6 months for the rest of your life. Deal with it.

Ralliart · Post by **Ralliart** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 11:11 pm

Personally, I've never had my balls grabbed since I started the Cat 1 exam 7 years ago.......maybe I should switch Doctors and get my monies worth!!!

Front. · Post by **Front.** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 11:12 pm

lol, no no, you're getting me wrong - I just want to know what they do with me downstairs lol, the rest of the poking is fine, i couldn't care less.

And dude, that's kind of wierd, because i do know they test for Hernia's, but is that the only thing they do? I heard doctors take and squeez ur balls a bit and blaueh, other nasty things.

Flybabe · Post by **Flybabe** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 11:16 pm

Prostate check. Regularly.
SNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNAP!

Front. · Post by **Front.** » Tue Jun 20, 2006 11:22 pm

and how do they do that?

can you just specify what they do down there and I will be more happy

Flybabe · Post by **Flybabe** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 12:02 am

I'm not a guy, I don't get checked. I just hear about it.

All I know is.. if the doc is checking your prostate and both his hands are on your shoulders, be suspicious.

gr8gazu · Post by **gr8gazu** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 4:02 am

Look at the positive side... You get checked regularly for items that left unnoticed would be much more serious if found later.

If you are not in a "high risk" category, your doc probably won't check certain things, such as the prostate of a 21 year old

(facial expression of most patients). Don't worry, your doc doesn't like it any more than you...

A hernia check can be accomplished without touching the genitals (only the lower abdomen) and in fact does not even require the removal of underwear.

There is no ball grabbing or squeezing (unless your family history indicates thing like testicle cancer) as you may have been told... well..unless you tell your Doc that "it hurts when I do this!!"

Find a Doctor you are comfortable with and confident in. That may take a while so ask others in your area who they like and for what reason.

Remember, the Doctor isn't there to fail you, he/she is there for your health. If you don't pass, you have bigger thing to worry about.

bizjet_mania · Post by **bizjet_mania** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 5:28 am

I do my own nut exam.

gr8gazu · Post by **gr8gazu** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 5:35 am

bizjet_mania wrote:I do my own nut exam.

But in your avatar, it looks like someone else checks your prostate!

Front. · Post by **Front.** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:45 am

lol you guys are great

LOL !! "i do my own nut exam" teach me

And no i've been in for ultrasound and the last thing i was to worry about the doc said was anybody telling me my balls were messed up... he said they are beautiful lol !

Kilo-Kilo · Post by **Kilo-Kilo** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:55 am

When the doctor checks your balls he is looking for testicular cancer in addition to the hernia. The prostrate exam is just a rouse. He's actually preparing you for what to expect at your first job on payday.

cyyz · Post by **cyyz** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:55 am

As long as he doesn't laugh when you drop your drawers, you're okay... =)

and if he does, we'll see you at seneca next year, they all have a case of penis-itus... =)

Front. · Post by **Front.** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 9:01 am

HAAAHAHAHA LOL !

just another pilot · Post by **just another pilot** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 9:27 am

The "check down there" is a hernia check - ask the Doctor what they are looking for if you are curious or concerned. BTW, don't think they check for everything on this medical (although it depends on the doctor, but the CAT 1 is a checklist on YOUR equipment). There is no prostate check on this specific medical exam.
Other medical concerns or potential maladies need to be brought to the attention of your physician. Don't believe that just because you get this medical every year or six months that you are in perfect health. For example your eyes - see an ophthalmologist every once in a while, because they will check for other conditions that the CAT 1 medical does not.
In short, in addition to this medical, submit to the periodical normal medical exams that would reflect your age - prostate at forty years of age for example. don't be fooled into believing that an aviation exam is a catch all. Good health.

Front. · Post by **Front.** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 9:54 am

rgr thanks for the help man, as i said, you guys are the best

xsbank · Post by **xsbank** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 10:17 am

There used to be a sign on the ceiling at CPAir's doctor's office that you saw when you lay on the examining table that said: "Doctors feel deeply for you."

Flybabe, you've made my day!

niss · Post by **niss** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 10:43 am

When my girlfriend plays Dr. I get my balls examined.....

My medical examiner for my Cat1 didnt though....

I do remember that the ECG tickled a little. stupid goo all over my chest.

Hedley · Post by **Hedley** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 10:57 am

A prostate examination during your aircrew medical illustrates quite clearly what Transport thinks it owns, now that you're a pilot.

Get used to it. Transport likes to spend a lot of time in there

Front. · Post by **Front.** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 12:00 pm

lol ew