CASA and one-eyed pilots
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CASA and one-eyed pilots
Does anyone know the CASA policy on medical certificates for Private Pilot Licences in cases of monocularity or substandard vision in one eye?
Does each eye independently have to meet acuity and visual field standards or is there some "wriggle room"
or restrictions which may be applied e.g.safety pilot, no passengers etc
Does each eye independently have to meet acuity and visual field standards or is there some "wriggle room"
or restrictions which may be applied e.g.safety pilot, no passengers etc
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Click on the CASA website-Manuals- to read the monocular pilot policy. See attached link
Civil Aviation Safety Authority - Designated Aviation Medical Examiner's Handbook
Civil Aviation Safety Authority - Designated Aviation Medical Examiner's Handbook
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I held a monocular class one for a short time when I had a problem with one eye. The only restrictions I recall were no low (Ag) flying or Rotary Wing ops.
The poor eye still 'worked' but not to standard. (it subsequently fixed itself). I understand that eye loss due trauma may have some issues until you get used to using one eye for depth etc.... But if you have some use of the poor eye then you should be ok as it will give you field of view etc even if not to specs.
I know one mate who has one eye and a class 2 medical. No night flying was his restriction I recall. He was a good formation pilot, so I guess it worked for him!
Good luck!
The poor eye still 'worked' but not to standard. (it subsequently fixed itself). I understand that eye loss due trauma may have some issues until you get used to using one eye for depth etc.... But if you have some use of the poor eye then you should be ok as it will give you field of view etc even if not to specs.
I know one mate who has one eye and a class 2 medical. No night flying was his restriction I recall. He was a good formation pilot, so I guess it worked for him!
Good luck!
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I held a monocular class one for a short time when I had a problem with one eye. The only restrictions I recall were no low (Ag) flying or Rotary Wing ops.
I really want to be a rotary wing pilot, but AvMed have me classified as "Functionally Monocular." I've started another thread here (Bladeslappper).
