NZFF

Hey guys!

I'm currently holding a JAR FCL medical class 1, which allows me to hold an ATPL as well.
Since I fell in love with New Zealand I'm thinking of moving there one day.
Does anyone know if the requirements to get an NZCAA? med class 1 are equal to the JAR FCL ones?
I know that here in Europe a lot of people fail the medical, unlike to the states. But how about New Zealand? Any experiences?
Or might it even be possible to "simply" convert the medical?
I don't feel like paying twice for a appointment at an AMC, when I'm already holding a valid med.

Oh and please excuse if I make grammatical - or spelling errors.
I'm not a native English speaker.

Cheers

If you hold a JAR Class 1 I'd be highly surprised if you couldn't obtain an NZCAA Class 1. Unless you have specific medical issues (such as eyesight or hearing) then you should be fine.

I've got no restrictions on my medical. Thank you!

If you can pass a JAR medical then you will pass a NZCAA one.
Further information here: http://www.caa.govt.nz/medical/medical_home.htm

Yeah I'm currently going for my class 1, I only need to get my general medical certified by Dr Dave and I've got a class 1 medical. And yeah, as you can see on the link, you can "convert" your medical. Although back in November '12 the fee increased 300% up to $313

Oh thanks a lot!
313$? Wow that's a bunch. Well in Germany the initial fee is about 400€ which should be around 650$. I only paid 500$ though.
If you refresh the medical it's just about 320$ depends on your doctor and how physically fit you are. There might be additional tests if doubts appear.