Color blind again
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Color blind again
Hi everyone,
Today me worst fear has been realised. I have been told by an eye doctor in geneva that I have mild color blindness. What "Mild" means I dunno but that is the situation. Today I have been reading every thread on the issue all day and it is at least a bit encouraging. The eye doc was also encouraging and he said listen if you really want to get an ATPL then don't let my word be final.
So I have booked another appointment with a guy in dubendorf which is beside where the swiss authority test for and issue the Class 1 medical and he will do a lantern test etc etc to be sure before I pay for the medical itself.
First of all, does anyone know if a Class one medical in Switzerland is the same as a Class one in the UK? Also now that I am color blind, Is it foolhardy to follow this dream as even if I pass it now, in 5 years time could I meet a sticky doctor who refuses to renew my medical cert?
Thanks for any input;
Ncusack
Today me worst fear has been realised. I have been told by an eye doctor in geneva that I have mild color blindness. What "Mild" means I dunno but that is the situation. Today I have been reading every thread on the issue all day and it is at least a bit encouraging. The eye doc was also encouraging and he said listen if you really want to get an ATPL then don't let my word be final.
So I have booked another appointment with a guy in dubendorf which is beside where the swiss authority test for and issue the Class 1 medical and he will do a lantern test etc etc to be sure before I pay for the medical itself.
First of all, does anyone know if a Class one medical in Switzerland is the same as a Class one in the UK? Also now that I am color blind, Is it foolhardy to follow this dream as even if I pass it now, in 5 years time could I meet a sticky doctor who refuses to renew my medical cert?
Thanks for any input;
Ncusack
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alright mate. i'm in the same situation you are. am slightly colourblind. from what i've read here as well as other reports on the net i think i *mite* be able to pass the lantern test.
I've got mine 2moro!
as long as you past the lantern test then you are sorted. In the UK there are also a few other tests you can do, but i'm not sure exactly what they are. good luck with ur test.
wish me luck for mine 2moro!!
I've got mine 2moro!
as long as you past the lantern test then you are sorted. In the UK there are also a few other tests you can do, but i'm not sure exactly what they are. good luck with ur test.
wish me luck for mine 2moro!!
