Why can't pilots be colorblind?
Why can't pilots be colorblind? There are quite a few signals in aviation that rely on different colors to relay information. As a result, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has made it a standard practice to restrict, or simply deny, color-blind applicants that want their commercial pilot's license.
How bad can your vision be and still be a pilot?
First of all, do pilots need 20/20 vision? According to the FAA, the eyesight requirements for a pilot are as follows: Distant vision should be 20/20 or better, with or without corrective lenses, in each eye. Standard visual acuity (16”) is 20/40 in each eye, separately.
Can you be a pilot with ADHD?
Due to the risks to flight safety posed by ADHD, regulatory authorities worldwide consider ADHD a disqualifying condition for pilots. Unfortunately, pilots sometimes fail to disclose ADHD to their Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).