eyesight in the AAC
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From: HIGH WYC
eyesight in the AAC
Hi, ive just joined PPRuNe. Been looking at this website for abit now though.
ANYWAY I really want to fly the lynx. Ever since i got a ride in one at wattisham a few years back ive wanted to join up and become a pilot.
BUT there is a problem... i am -3.00 in each eye and i know this is a serious problem. i would do anythin to become a pilot and i would be so unbalievably gutted if i could never forfill my dream.
Can anyone help
ANYWAY I really want to fly the lynx. Ever since i got a ride in one at wattisham a few years back ive wanted to join up and become a pilot.
BUT there is a problem... i am -3.00 in each eye and i know this is a serious problem. i would do anythin to become a pilot and i would be so unbalievably gutted if i could never forfill my dream.
Can anyone help
Red On, Green On
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From: Between the woods and the water
From this page
Eyesight requirements are:
Visual Acuity without spectacles: 6/12
Visual Acuity with spectacles: 6/6
Lens power: Minus .75 Dioptres to Plus 1.75 Dioptres
Astigmatism: Maximum .75 Dioptres
Colour Perception: ISIHARA test
So I think you are out of luck. Laser surgery is not acceptable and can be identified by any eye doc.
Eyesight requirements are:
Visual Acuity without spectacles: 6/12
Visual Acuity with spectacles: 6/6
Lens power: Minus .75 Dioptres to Plus 1.75 Dioptres
Astigmatism: Maximum .75 Dioptres
Colour Perception: ISIHARA test
So I think you are out of luck. Laser surgery is not acceptable and can be identified by any eye doc.
Nemo Me Impune Lacessit
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From: Chabanais, France
I think you will find the initial requirements for a civil licence are not so far removed from the military requirements.
If you are dedicated to aviation there are many other career paths you could follow to non-flying jobs.
If you are dedicated to aviation there are many other career paths you could follow to non-flying jobs.
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From: HIGH WYC
i know tht is true but i will never be looking in the engines ill always be looking up into the sky wishing i was sitting in the pilot seat. its amazin how one tiny thing can spoil your entire dreams!!!
does anyone else have the same problem as me?!? i would like to know!
i mean the americans have accept lazer vision! why cant the uk?!?
does anyone else have the same problem as me?!? i would like to know!
i mean the americans have accept lazer vision! why cant the uk?!?
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From: Darling - where are we?
lytebyte,
It's not all doom and gloom. Having seen some of the decisions that have been made in recent months, it seems that being short sighted is a pre-requisite for a successful career as a staff officer
It's not all doom and gloom. Having seen some of the decisions that have been made in recent months, it seems that being short sighted is a pre-requisite for a successful career as a staff officer
