Hi Guys,
New to this forum business but I have some questions and I am hoping you guys have some answers. Fingers crossed.
I currently have completed an EASA Class 2 medical with a VCL - Valid by day only limitation.
After a chat with my AME I booked the Colour Vision Assessment in City University London. This assessment included;
1. Ishihara Colour Plates test (1-25 plates of 38-plate system)
2. American Optical Company (H.R.R) Plates (2nd Edition)
3. CAD (Colour Assessment & Diagnosis) test
4. Farnsworth D15 test
5. City University test, 2nd Edition
6. Nagel anomaloscope
The only test I was really interested in was the CAD test because I had already failed the Ishihara test during my medical which I had a fair idea was going to happen as I failed them before for jobs etc. After completing the CAD test I was given my score and unfortunately I was outside the threshold of 6 and I scored 13.5.
Basically that rules me out for an unrestricted EASA Class 1 medical cert.
My question is what are the colour vision testing methods used by FAA and is there any practical test such as the light gun signals etc.
Any extra information would be perfect also.
Cheers
Edit: This thread was already posted in The Pacific General Aviation forum. I am trying to gather information to help me decide on my next move be it US or OZ/NZ.