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Old 29th August 2002 | 19:30
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pytton
 
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SpeedBird!

Don't give up! Check out the FARs: 67.401 (Subpart E, Medical Standards and Certification). The FAA has something called Statement of Demonstrated Ability (SODA) - basically, if you can prove that you can fly safely, you get your mediacal. I personally know one pilot personally who lost one of his eyes and is currently one-eyed: he has an ATPL, over 2000 hours and the last time I talked with him he was getting hired by a regional airline in the US. There are several one-eyed Captains flying for the majors in the US. BTW, has anyone heard about one-eyed Captains in Europe? Also, type in "Wiley Post" into your search engine!

May the Force be with You,
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