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Do you fly with glasses?

Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 7:56 pm
by bobthebuilder
I went for my medical exam today. I have been asked to come back in a few days to do the eye test again. My right eye seems to be fine, but vision in my left is not sharp and clear. I do have a mild infection in the left eye which is a contributing factor.
What are the requirements for aviation?
Can one fly with glasses?

Re: Do you fly with glasses?

Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 8:14 pm
by JvTonder
I fly with classes, like with car license they just state it on the license, no problem.

Re: Do you fly with glasses?

Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 8:26 pm
by ZU-CDW - Shark
ditto, same with me

Re: Do you fly with glasses?

Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 11:07 pm
by bobthebuilder
Thanks guys.

Re: Do you fly with glasses?

Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 3:15 pm
by John.com
Yip, I use multi-focals, so get better long-distance vision and can also read my instruments and knee-lists with ease!!!

I have included "Corrective Lenses" on my Pre-Engine Start check list, as there is nothing worse than getting airborne and suddenly realising that you cannot quite make out the detail on your instrument panel! Long-sight is not really a problem in this case because you can't see what you can't see!! :lol: :lol:

Re: Do you fly with glasses?

Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 5:17 pm
by skybound®
Also now ensdorsed licence with corrective lenses required. Has made me switch to a helmet now, as goggles not very comfortable.

In some instances - you may also need to ensure that you have a spare set of corrective lenses available as required by the CATS. I carry a spare set in my flight bag for that snap ramp inspection.

Re: Do you fly with glasses?

Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 5:27 pm
by alanmack
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Re: Do you fly with glasses?

Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 6:19 pm
by vernon11
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Re: Do you fly with glasses?

Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 6:38 pm
by DarkHelmet
I have 2 stainless steel drinking cups I always carry, glass is dangerous...

Do you fly with glasses?

Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 12:30 pm
by John Young
Hi Byron,

Take an instructor with you the first time you fly with glasses.

The runway may "have moved" during hold off as your peripheral vision will get altered.

Regards
John

Re: Do you fly with glasses?

Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 12:58 pm
by bobthebuilder
I did an eye test mid last year when my drivers license was renewed, and had no trouble seeing the letters then.
Lets see tomorrow if the doc says I need to get glasses.

Re: Do you fly with glasses?

Posted: Sat May 19, 2012 6:11 pm
by Gavin
Byron....can you see the sun? Well that's 93 000 000 miles away. How much further do you need to see? :?

Re: Do you fly with glasses?

Posted: Sat May 19, 2012 7:51 pm
by bobthebuilder
Ha Ha! Funny!

But seriously ... I went for the test again, and passed it.
Got some drops to clear the infection. All good again.
No glasses required yet.

Re: Do you fly with glasses?

Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 5:01 pm
by Blue Eagle
John Young wrote:Hi Byron,

Take an instructor with you the first time you fly with glasses.

The runway may "have moved" during hold off as your peripheral vision will get altered.

Regards
John
wha ha ha ha - yes I remember I was battling to land, and battling and carrying on battling, and then I put my glasses on and viola... I did the most perfect landing... :lol:

yeah - also corrective lenses... multi-focals... not a problem to fly wearing glasses...

Re: Do you fly with glasses?

Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 5:03 pm
by Madman
DarkHelmet wrote:I have 2 stainless steel drinking cups I always carry, glass is dangerous...
:lol:

Focus china,talkin about eyes... :lol:

I fly with prescription sunglasses,n I love it :mrgreen: