Tag: Medical
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Class 1 for Pilots with Monocular Vision or Substandard Vision in One Eye
Reading Time: 7 minutes Can someone clear a Class 1 Medical and become a commercial pilot with monocular vision, substandard vision in one eye or amblyopia? In which countries? Comparing aviation jurisdictions and finding out.
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Monocular Pilots and Class 1 Medical in New Zealand
Reading Time: 4 minutes Can someone clear a Class 1 Medical and become a commercial pilot with monocular vision, substandard vision in one eye or amblyopia in New Zealand?
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Monocular Pilots and Category 1 Medical in Canada (TC)
Reading Time: 5 minutes Can someone clear a Class 1 Medical and become a commercial pilot with monocular vision, substandard vision in one eye or amblyopia in Canada under Transport Canada rules?
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Monocular Pilots and Class 1 Medical in Europe (EASA)
Reading Time: 4 minutes Can someone clear a Class 1 Medical and become a commercial pilot with monocular vision, substandard vision in one eye or amblyopia in Europe under EASA?
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Monocular Pilots and Class 1 Medical in the USA (FAA)
Reading Time: 6 minutes Can someone clear a Class 1 Medical and become a commercial pilot with monocular vision, substandard vision in one eye or amblyopia in the USA? Special issuance of a medical certificate and special medical flight test.
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Tips on Doing a Medical with a Substandard Condition
Reading Time: 3 minutes Contrary to the popular belief, you don’t have to be perfectly healthy to fly. Having substandard eye-sight or other health problems doesn’t disqualify you from being a pilot. However, it may significantly complicate the process of obtaining a medical. The authorities need to make sure that your health condition won’t interfere with safety. That will require additional work from you, your AME and other parties.