B*LLSH*T
 

Hi guys
I have mailed to a flight school and asked them about the -5/+5 thing.

They answered: the site pprune is a site with a lot of nosenses (bull!!!!). The limit -3/+3 is still valid.

This couldn't be true, cause one of you guys have called the CAA ans asked it, they said that it is -5/+5.

Just to informe you byebye
Batu

Before anyone reaches for the flame button, please check the profile.

we can let him off!

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where the hell am I now?

batu, listen, you have to know thatthe -5/+3 dioptries rule is ONLY in application in the UK for the moment , for the rest all the jaa memebers are still doing the class1 with the -3/+3 ; but the oaci expect some changes for the future;;i hope so.

OK thanks Loz

I get it....the rulez are gonna change..i think and hope so of course

Up to England then :)
See you
Batu

Here it is from the JAA website.

Appendix 13 to Subparts B and C Visual Requirements

Date: December 1, 2000


(See JAR-FCL 3.215, 3.220, 3.335 and 3.340)

1 Refraction of the eye shall be the index for assessment.

2 (a) Class 1. If the refractive error is within the range -3/-5 dioptres the AMS may consider Class 1 certification if:
(1) no significant pathology can be demonstrated;
(2) the refraction has remained stable for at least four years after the age of 17 years;
(3) optimal correction has been considered (contact lenses);
(4) experience satisfactory to the Authority has been demonstrated.


(b) Class 2. If the refractive error is within the range -5/-8 dioptres, the AMS may consider Class 2 certification if:
(1) no significant pathology can be demonstrated;
(2) the refraction has remained stable for at least 4 years after the age of 17 years;
(3) optimal correction has been considered (contact lenses).


3 (a) Monocularity entails unfitness for a Class 1 certificate. The AMS may consider recertification for a Class 2 certificate if the underlying pathology is acceptable according to ophthalmic specialist assessment and subject to a satisfactory flight test.

(b) Central vision in one eye below the limits stated in JAR-FCL 3.220 may be considered for Class 1 recertification if binocular visual fields are normal and the underlying pathology is acceptable according to ophthalmic specialist assessment. A satisfactory flight test is required and operations limited to multi-pilot (Class 1 'OML') only.

(c) In case of reduction of vision in one eye to below the limits stated in JAR-FCL 3.340 Class 2 recertification may be considered if underlying pathology and the visual ability of the remaining eye are acceptable following ophthalmic evaluation acceptable to the AMS and subject to a satisfactory medical flight test, if indicated.

4 Convergence outside the normal range may be considered acceptable provided it does not interfere with near vision (30-50 cm and 100 cm).