Hi all, new to this forum - long term flexwing PPL but looking today at future career options.
Stumbled across this thread whilst looking for Class 1 requirements.
So let me try and understand:
1. CAA/ JAR require maximum of -5 for eyesight without correction (I fail)
2. FAA require 20/20 WITH CORRECTION (I pass)
3. FAA pilots fly in UK airspace
So how does this work? Is the -5 limitation due to safety? In which case how come the FAA licence holders are permitted? Can't be "safety" then. Or clearly not critical. Or put another way - I would be discriminated against due to what I would consider a disability. And because we allow FAA pilots in this would surely be an unfair discrimination wouldn't it?
Have I got this right?