I'm going to prattle on again ....
My astigmsatism is 2.5d each eye, and it hasn't changed for over 15 years - it's not going to change, probably - it's a mishape issue, not really about deterioration.
I can see 6/6 with correction with no problems.
My point is that I can see a possible need for initail and revalidation values for some people, ( Possibly considering young applicants who's eyes may not yet have stoped developing )but in essence the CAA/JAA are saying that I am unsafe now, but in 6 months time and for most probably the next 15-20 years I will be legally able.
I have slight longsightedness - 1.25/1.75 - these elements are much more likely to change with ages, but I have a long way to go before correction would be ineffective
Committing to undertake ATPL instruction is something not to take lightly, and I believe that the first hurdle anyone must seriously jump is the medical. Passion and determination may well get you through the red tape, but many would be ATPL's, through nature of the individual, may logically decide against the time/cost/hassle and take their skills elsewhere. The aviation industry may be loosing many excellent candidates through unecessary rulings. I must add that these are not egotistical prattlings, I am not saying that I'm all that - looking at it all, the exams appear to be a nightmare, and I know I would have to work harder than most in that area - I'm just tired and annoyed after reading so many comments, and having many off pprune conversations with capable and passionate people ( about flying that is
)who have thrown it all in because of this very issue.
Anyway, prattle over, wouldn't it be nice to have some CAA feedback over all of this.
LF
