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Old 23rd Nov 2010, 22:10   #1 (permalink)
 
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RAF Pilots - Eyesight Requirements
I was intrigued to see the pictures in the week-end press of Prince William wearing glasses as he attended a football mach at Blackpool, which made me think “What are the eyesight requirements for new pilots when they join the R.A.F.?”
Many years ago when I was an airman, pilots didn’t wear glasses, so have standards been relaxed for today’s aircrew?
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I know many speccy tw*ts who are trusted to fly HM aeryplanes.

Doesn't make 'em bad people. So I'm told.

More worried about the 'Bill Gates' look.
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Old 23rd Nov 2010, 23:10   #3 (permalink)
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Many years ago when I was an airman, pilots didn’t wear glasses
They must have been very young or you were not that observant.

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so have standards been relaxed for today’s aircrew?
Yes

But not for wannabee aircrew.
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Old 23rd Nov 2010, 23:19   #4 (permalink)
 
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As I recall when I went through my medical, once you're in and your eyes start to deteriorate then they'll let you wear glasses to ensure they keep their investment. If your eyes a below spec you don't get in.

Much like the CAA class 1, first time the requirements are more stringent than renewels.
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Saved having to visit the Med Centre the day before the medical to mug up on the eye chart. The hearing test was something else though. Med Tech would gentle rub your ear with her finger while whispering in your ear.

Very scientific; oddly I don't ever recall a male technician trying it
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I knew two truckie pilots who due to accidents/illness only had one eye - they were still flying but not together !
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Of more concern is that HRH was attending a kevball match....
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The FA enjoys Flt Lt Wales' patronage in an official capacity. Just doing his royal duty; I doubt he enjoyed the experience.
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Old 24th Nov 2010, 13:03   #9 (permalink)
 
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I knew two truckie pilots who due to accidents/illness only had one eye
Presumably "each" rather than "between them"?

Even if they had one good eye apiece, judging the flare for landings must have been difficult. But then maybe not so important on a Herc...
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