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Old 22nd Feb 2006, 15:03
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Willit Run
 
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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!
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