Hi,
I hold Class 1 medicals in OZ, NZ, SIN etc, lately by virtue of renewal standards not being overly concerned with my changes in uncorrected vision over the last 20 years.
The problem is I have high astigmatism in my left eye (+.75 SH / -4.00 CYL / 105 AXIS). Right eye is OK; (.50 SH / .75 CYL / 95 AXIS)
I see the new JAA class 1 initial issue standards state a limit of 2.00 dioptres for astig.
So I felt that had knocked me out of getting a JAA Class 1 medical, but have heard about CAA UK isssuing something called a "deviation" clearance, allowing pilots to enable them to complete their training. After that they can get a renewal with no such limits. Is this true? Anyone who knows care to comment?