Dyslexia among pilots

[mrprunester]

Hi everyone.
I have a slight feeling I may have a mild form of dyslexia. The only symptoms are a slightly slower rate of reading than average and occasionally reading long text and not taking a word of it in. I also have a fear of reading unfamiliar text aloud. (Checklists are fine). Other than that there are no other symptoms, my math is excellent as are all other areas normally associated with dyslexia. Getting the highest grades in my school (including an A in English Language and Literature) and now being in my final year at University, it has not held me back so far. I would never interoperate things wrongly on a flight deck (well, no more than average anyway). I currently have a ppl but would this affect my dream to be an airline pilot?
Thanks

[leonbrumsack]

Is the slower rate of reading in relation to others or what you consider you previous reading speed to be? Not an expert, but have covered aspects of dyslexia in my degree studies...

[mrprunester]

In relation to others.

[Jake diddle diddle]

Well if Leonardo DaVinci or Richard Branson are anything to go by, I think you might be all right!:ok:

Try going to The British Dyslexia Association for more info www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/

[chicago_spider]

I dont think you should be worried about being dyslexic, i have the same problem and found that many things can be overcome with time, practice and a little determination. there are many programs designed to help with this and a simple thing such as coloured lenses in glasses can make this problem seem non exsistant!!!!
C_S:ok:

[Willows]

simple thing such as coloured lenses in glasses can make this problem seem non exsistant!!!

Coloured Lenses? Could you please explain this?

[Danny_manchester]

Each person can relate to a different colour better than others. Specialists perform reading tests, of different colour letters and on different backgrounds (Using coloured lenses in glasses), this makes people able to read the words, and inhibits the letters 'jumping' around on the page.

[Willit Run]

I've known several professional pilots with dyslexia. All have been above average pilots and appear to be very itelligent, but they had to spend a bit more time studying and reading than their peers. However, like other disabilities, people tend to use their other senses a bit more to compensate and consequently they are able to take in more during a class and or lecture than others can. Memorization may come easier for you.
Don't let dyslexia scare you away from being a professional pilot. Go for it!

[birdlady]

When I was in grade school I was diagnosed with severe dyslexia and ADD. In actual fact the psychologist reckoned it was so bad that I should quit school and go and do something else as I was never going to pass. Apart from the atrocious spelling I've never had a problem (I have two degrees). Since my time at school I've gone on and done my PPL and am in the process of obtaining my CPL and its NEVER been a problem. Just goes to show you what doctors know :rolleyes: :rolleyes: