2007-01-09 17:01:48 · 12 answers · asked by william k 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
Yes! Let's assume the most stringent condition here, which would be the requirements for a First Class Medical certificate (required for airline pilots and similar commercial operations).
The requirements are given in FAR § 67.103. All you need is corrected and uncorrected vision of 20/20.
Below are the exact regulations:
Eye standards for a first-class airman medical certificate are:
(a) Distant visual acuity of 20/20 or better in each eye separately, with or without corrective lenses. If corrective lenses (spectacles or contact lenses) are necessary for 20/20 vision, the person may be eligible only on the condition that corrective lenses are worn while exercising the privileges of an airman certificate.
(b) Near vision of 20/40 or better, Snellen equivalent, at 16 inches in each eye separately, with or without corrective lenses. If age 50 or older, near vision of 20/40 or better, Snellen equivalent, at both 16 inches and 32 inches in each eye separately, with or without corrective lenses.
(c) Ability to perceive those colors necessary for the safe performance of airman duties.
(d) Normal fields of vision.
(e) No acute or chronic pathological condition of either eye or adnexa that interferes with the proper function of an eye, that may reasonably be expected to progress to that degree, or that may reasonably be expected to be aggravated by flying.
(f) Bifoveal fixation and vergence-phoria relationship sufficient to prevent a break in fusion under conditions that may reasonably be expected to occur in performing airman duties. Tests for the factors named in this paragraph are not required except for persons found to have more than 1 prism diopter of hyperphoria, 6 prism diopters of esophoria, or 6 prism diopters of exophoria. If any of these values are exceeded, the Federal Air Surgeon may require the person to be examined by a qualified eye specialist to determine if there is bifoveal fixation and an adequate vergence-phoria relationship. However, if otherwise eligible, the person is issued a medical certificate pending the results of the examination.
2007-01-09 17:59:46 · answer #1 · answered by aedesign 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, why on earth couldn't people who wear glasses be pilots? As long as they're wearing glasses they can see as well if not better than people who don't need glasses.
2007-01-10 01:06:21 · answer #2 · answered by jjc92787 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES anybody can fly an airplane with glasses, and it doesnt matter whether its commercial or private.. the only requirments is to have 20/20 and it can be 20/20 corrected. so you can fly anything from airliners to small planes as long as you can see 20/20 . military its a different ball game
2007-01-10 01:53:59 · answer #3 · answered by Shawn B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I never saw a Fighter air craft or B1 pilot wear glases.in my 27 years.
2007-01-11 20:24:19 · answer #4 · answered by section hand 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure... as long as the degree of each eye is not more than a certain degree (should be below 500 degree) depending on the types of aircraft being piloted.
2007-01-10 01:10:08 · answer #5 · answered by danhan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SURE. A lot of pilots do it while finishing their cocktails.
2007-01-10 01:08:02 · answer #6 · answered by badbill1941 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can fly with glasses as long as they are by prescription for aviation.
2007-01-10 01:08:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not in the Air force, but in the private sector it is not a problem.
2007-01-10 01:07:06 · answer #8 · answered by JAN 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Private planes, yes. Commercial planes, no.
2007-01-10 01:07:04 · answer #9 · answered by Ta Dah! 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not if you want to fly commercial. If you REALLY want to do that, then you can get one of those eye surgeries (if you have the cash).
2007-01-10 01:06:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋