i am looking into joing the royal air force in UK, and would luv to become a fighter pilot as its my chilhood dream. But some said to me you need perfect eyesight like 20/20. i wear glasses for driving and distance as im short sighted. is it true you need perfect eye sight to become a fighter pilot?
2007-05-22 12:40:49 · 12 answers · asked by andy_k01 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
i mean like can u fly with contact lenses or if u get corrective laer eye surgery?
2007-05-24 06:06:02 · update #1
Not sure about fighter pilots, but I know personally a helicopter pilot and a transport pilot, who both wear specs. I also knew a fast-jet pilot who wore specs, but his condition only came on after he was qualified. He eventually gave up when he became fed up with his glasses slipping off when he was upside down!
2007-05-22 22:31:12 · answer #1 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i used to think that u need 6/6 eyesight. but my bro-in-law is short-sighted and after training, he is now a pilot of SIA. so i think with glasses and ability to read 6/6, that means u've passed the requirement.
2016-04-01 03:09:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the Royal Air Force for advice on 0845 605 5555 and speak to the experts.
http://www.raf.mod.uk/careers/?flash=yes&
2007-05-22 13:19:08 · answer #3 · answered by Helios100 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you do.But you may be admitted into the Air Force for other duties.I am sure you will be a worthy addition to the force.Do the application then they will test your eyes you havenothing to lose Good Luck
2007-05-22 12:57:55 · answer #4 · answered by realdolby 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think its just acceptable colour vision you need... there's nothing that can correct that... but your glasses/contacts can provide you with 20/20 distance vision... not sure what the correct term would be there... why not check out the raf website... they would have those requirements listed im sure....
2007-05-22 12:50:36 · answer #5 · answered by Amy H 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
20/20 required.
2007-05-22 13:15:34 · answer #6 · answered by California Street Cop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not only do you need perfect eyesight, you need perfect spelling. Sorry buddy you're screwed.
2007-05-22 12:46:49 · answer #7 · answered by Mary 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. And don't bother giving me a thumbs down because I speak the truth.
2007-05-22 13:03:33 · answer #8 · answered by b97st 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Dream on.
2007-05-22 12:47:59 · answer #9 · answered by Spotlight 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
its best if you dont see what you are doing really, just point it in the right direction and fire!
2007-05-22 12:44:58 · answer #10 · answered by capa-de-monty 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋