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Old 15th Jun 2008, 21:47
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alexanderbax
 
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NATS visual requirements

Hi,

Im currently thinking of a looking in to applying to NATs to train for ATC. However Im a little concerned on the visual requirement. I know a Class 1 Medical certificate is needed, however the CAA requirements are that correction should be no more than -6 dioptres for short sight. This is fine as I have -2.0 and -2.75 sight. However what concerned me was that the NATS site stated it had a maximum limit of 3 dioptres! This is a huge concern, as after a few years my sight would only slightly have to change and I would be out of a career! Is this correct, am I reading these standards correctly for NATs? Seems a huge risk if I were to change my career!

Thanks for any help

Alex
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