Upgrading Medical Class 2 -> Medical Class 1 (Color vision)
Hi,
First of all, my apologies if this is not the right place to post. I found no other posts with the same situation.
I live in Belgium, Europe. Last year I submitted my request for an EASA Initial Medical Class 1.
The examination was going very well, until I had to do the Ishihara Test. Turned out I have been colorblind for 25 years(!) without noticing anything.
As a result I received a Class 2 with restriction "Night Flying". Since I am aiming for commercial aviation, I would like to upgrade my Class 2 to a Class 1.
I already did the additional tests of EASA. The AME said that my score was just under the minimum requirements.
The AME told me my only options left are the OCVT (Operational Color Vision Test) in the US or give up the dream.
My concern now is: Can I, as an European, obtain an FAA license Medical Class 1? If yes, where exactly do I start?
TL;DR Failed initial Medical Class 1 (colorblindness) and received Class 2 with restriction "Night Flying". Would like to upgrade to Class 1.
Thank you in advance for your reply.
Kind regards,
Sip