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RXO limitation
Hello everyone. I am new in the forum...
I am 20 years-old pilot CPL (EASA). I live in Madrid (Spain).
Probably in my next medical exam I will get a RXO limitation... as I have more than 3 dioptries of astigmatism.
I wanna ask you if that limitation (as is not an operational limitation... only a medical limitation that says I have to make a full ophthalmological exam each 2 years) is a problem to apply to airlines (or if a pilot with that limitation is unlikely to get selected).
Thanks.
I am 20 years-old pilot CPL (EASA). I live in Madrid (Spain).
Probably in my next medical exam I will get a RXO limitation... as I have more than 3 dioptries of astigmatism.
I wanna ask you if that limitation (as is not an operational limitation... only a medical limitation that says I have to make a full ophthalmological exam each 2 years) is a problem to apply to airlines (or if a pilot with that limitation is unlikely to get selected).
Thanks.
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I want to ask you if that limitation (as is not an operational limitation... only a medical limitation that says I have to make a full ophthalmological exam each 2 years) is a problem to apply to airlines (or if a pilot with that limitation is unlikely to get selected).
http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/1859/20080...GuidanceV6.pdf
Since then, of course, we have moved from JAR to EASA, but I still don't think this has any useful place in modern aeromedical certification.
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Re-awakening this thread since I have the same concern. The RXO limitation was placed on my medical when I did a reval outside of the UK. Has anyone experienced any issues with the RXO limitations with respect to employment opportunities?
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I did some research last year and discovered that some licensing authorities (GCAA) require clarification on the RXO limitation since the statement 'requires specialist opthalmological examinations' brought about confusion. From what I saw, not a hindrance to employment, just additional proof required as to what brought about that limitation; astigmatism > x dioptres.