unfazed:
Yeah, I did a bit more research and my questions are answered.
Originally Posted by 2close
The other issue alluded to above is that of discrimination. The Disability Rights Commission states on its website (and I paraphrase) that the CAA cannot refuse to issue a Class One Medical to a prospective pilot unless it could prove that it affected competence to operate an aircraft safely. The present testing methods (and these lantern machines were built at least 30 years ago) do not, in any way, shape or form, test an individual's competence to fly and therefore cannot be seen to be an objective measuring stick for such competence. In that respect I think the authorities may be on a sticky wicket should someone wish to take them on down this route.
Good point but they could pull the arguement about mis-understanding signals.
Maybe a test on an airfield (the CAA have one on their doorstep...) or a test flight would be more of a guide as to if you would be safe or unsafe to fly. That way you are in operational conditions. And if you can't operate in operational conditions...