Colour deficiency

[hitman2726]

Hi All, I would like to ask whether i could pass the CX's medicial check if i have red-green colour deficiency. Generally, i know it is checked by using the colourful dots (Ishihara Test). So, will CX offer another sort of test? Moreover, if i failed the Ishihara Test but i passed the supplementary test. Will i be still able to get the Class 1 Medical?

Thank you for your advice.

Hitman

[makchunyinjohnny]

Judging by the question “Will i be still able to get the Class 1 Medical?” I assume that you are not a professional pilot just like me. Colour deficiency is bad news for professional pilot. CPL or ATPL requires stricter medical than a PPL. You may be able to have a PPL, but frankly not much chance getting a CPL. Obviously; it depends on how serious your condition is as well.

If you are a local, I will say go for the cadet interview, you will get a full medical before they send you to Australia for a trial flight course. That could save you a little fortune as paying for your own class 1 medical which is not cheap. (a couple of hundred pounds in the UK, god knows how much in HK).

Sorry for being so frank and making assumptions and I hope it will work out for you. Like I said I am not a professional pilot, so I stand to be corrected. Professionals, your advice will be very much appreciated.

Johnny

[the dean]

hi hitman.

i think mack is right...but i am in JAA land but thinking back to when before that we were the same as you and used the plates.

i seem to recall we had a helicopter pilot who had some hopes when he discovered a problem that if he got an FAA licence their requirements might permit colour deficiency.

i know as an examiner i have conducted tests where there has been some doubt about a candidates colour vision...this involved flashing ( to a car positioned on the ramp at a fixed distence and a second test conducted at a further distence...flashing or steady green/red/white lights at pre determined intervals to be determined by the candidate.in at least one case i know my decision overrode the doubt expressed by the doctor and the candidate got his licence...i have forgotten what it was but i would assume it was a PPL.

i doubt you would get a cpl. remember all the important bits of dials and gauges are green/orange/red....and the runway/approach lights...

if there is some doubt and if you can get a practical test as i have described perhaps you can get through but if there is no doubt and if is a full no question fail by the doctor on the colour test i cannot see you getting a cpl. sorry.

maybe someone in your jurisdiction knows more that might help...or the med boys might answer you.

good luck.:ok:

the dean.

[DIVINE WIND]

Hitman,
Not sure about the Cathay or JAA rules, But in Oz and the USA all you need to do is pass the Farnsworth Lantern test. It is simply, Red, green & white which is shown to you two colours at a time. If you have a red-green issue then you might have a problem.
Passing the Lantern test in both countries I mentioned will allow you a class one medical.
Best of luck.
DW

[makchunyinjohnny]

Hey Hitman,

I forgot to tell you that there is a medical centre in the airport (CLK). You may be able to get your medical advice there. Just in case you haven't read it, this thread talks about class 1 medical.

http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=250393 (http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?t=250393)

Hong Kong, although not any more a British colony, it still operates like one. The HKCAD is heavily influenced by the CAA (UK). We have pretty similar standard and if the medical standard goes into that category, it will be my best guess.

I am from Hong Kong and god! I miss the good old days!

Best of luck for the medical. Don’t give up before you have tried!:ok:

Johnny