What are the requirements for Class 1 medical eyesight?
What are the requirements for Class 1 medical eyesight? What are the FAA standards for vision? Federal Aviation Regulations require that a pilot's distant vision be 20/20 or better, with or without correction, in EACH eye separately to hold a first or second class medical certificate. The standard for near visual acuity (16?) is 20/40 in each eye separately.
What is a weak eyesight for a pilot?
That being said, every pilot must have at least 20/20 vision in each eye with or without corrective lenses in place. If your vision is so poor that glasses are unable to correct your vision to that level, then most agencies will not allow you to proceed with training.
Do pilots need clear vision?
You will need at least 20/20 distance vision without correction. This is because pilots are required to be able to see distant objects safely to ensure they can see and avoid them if necessary. But intermediate vision is less restrictive, at the 20/40 requirement.
Is minus 7 legally blind?
What Eye Prescription is Considered Legally Blind? If your prescription is -2.5 or lower, this means that you are legally blind. Visual acuity of -2.5 is equivalent to 20/200 vision. Visual acuity of -3.0, for instance, means that you have 20/250 or 20/300 vision.
Can I be a pilot with glasses?
Yes, airplane pilots can wear glasses. (And many do.) If you wear eyeglasses or contact lenses, you can still become a commercial, private, or military pilot. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the military have certain minimum standards for prospective pilots.