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Can I Get My 3rd-Class Medical Cert. With 20/60 Vision?
It's been a life-long dream for me to learn to fly. I need my 3rd-class medical certificate in order to get my private pilot certificate. My vision is slightly better than 20/60 corrected. Is there any possible way that I could still be granted the certificate?
With my drivers license, I was given a restriction of having to wear glasses. Is it possible for me to get my medical certificate with some restrictions? I don't know if it works the same, and no one has been able to give me an answer.
Thanks!
I know that the FAA requires 20/40 or better of corrected vision, but I am asking whether there is any way around that (restrictions, separate eye exam by ophthalmologist, etc.)
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- ?Lv 710 years agoFavorite Answer
it IS possible. . Special medical flight tests, which may lead to the issuance of medical certificates under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 67, § 67.401, are frequently required for applicants who do not meet certain medical standards. Such testing is conducted solely by aviation safety inspectors (ASI) and may be conducted only after issuance of a letter of authorization (LOA) . The LOA for an airman who has requested a special medical test must be issued by the Federal Air Surgeon; the Manager, Aerospace Medical Certification Division (AAM‑300); or by a Regional Flight Surgeon. .The FAA may be able to issue a statement of demonstrated ability, or waiver. via a medical flight test in accordance with FAA Order 8900.1,. Volume 5, Chapter 8, Section 5-1526,
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- dawgdaysLv 710 years ago
I looked this up a while ago. The FAA requires a private pilot to have 20/40 in at least one eye, corrective lenses are allowed.
You indicate that your vision cannot be corrected to 20/40 or better, so you may be out of luck.
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The FAA states it as a requirement. I would expect that the FAA would not grant a waiver.
For your driver's license, you must have 20/40 (or 20/50) in at least one eye with or without corrective lenses. The corrective lens restriction on a driver's license indicates that you are not allowed to drive without corrective lenses. It does not mean that you are not required to meet the standards set by your state licensing agency.
Likewise, the FAA states 20/40 in at least one eye with or without corrective lenses. They may issue a license with a restriction saying that you must wear your corrective lenses, but I highly doubt that they will issue a waiver allowing you to violate the requirements.
But the only way to know is to ask the FAA.
