"FAA standards in the US are generally slightly more lenient than ours. Whether that is a good or bad thing from an air safety point of view is an ENTIRELY different subject . . . . . . ! !"
As regards to air safty, how many accidents are documented where vision has been a key factor?
... Serious question.
i hold a full unrestricted JAA PPL with -11 diaopters and monocular vision, I had to have a retinal examination and a deviation on my licence, but if I am safe to fly then I am safe to fly, as confirmed by the CAA examiner....
I find it interesting how many people discriminate becuse you have a high prescription with no real knowledge of the real implications ( not aimed at you AMEandPPL)
