| GENERAL INFORMATION
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| KEYWORDS
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Category 1 aviation medical certificate, aerobatic manoeuvres, heart attack, restrictions
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| FILE NO.
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O-3148-01
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| SECTOR (Marine or Aviation)
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Aviation
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| SPECIFIC JOB
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Qualified air show pilot
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| DIAGNOSIS (Primary, Secondary, etc.)
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Myocardial infarction
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| REVIEW
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| DATE OF DETERMINATION
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March 1, 2006
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| MEMBER
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Dr. David S. Ahmed
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| DETERMINATION
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The Minister’s decision to issue a restricted category 1 medical certificate which prohibits “aerobatic manoeuvres” is confirmed.
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| REASONS FOR THE DETERMINATION
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Issuance of a restricted category 1 aviation medical certificate which prohibits “aerobatic manoeuvres” — The applicant has done extremely well following his myocardial infarction. However, a respected and senior cardiologist in Canada stated unequivocally that the applicant is at risk of developing arrhythmias and sudden in-flight incapacitation while performing aerobatic manoeuvres. The Tribunal member respects this opinion. Therefore, the Minister of Transport’s decision to issue a restricted category 1 medical certificate which prohibits “aerobatic manoeuvres” is confirmed.
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