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Originally Posted by RPM  Umm... I'm not sure about the vision thing for you, maybe contact the recruiters for a definate answer because I have no idea.
If your medical says wear glasses...bring them, If you wear contacts, you will have to take them out for portions of the exam so be prepared for that with contact solution or whatever it is you need...one person in my group had problems with that.
On the vision tests all I can remember them testing was: read the bottom line letters, each eye, near, distant, depth perception (pick out which number sticks out-really hard on some of them I thought), what point does the line cross the musical notes, color blindness- what is the number inside the colored circles, some kinda flashing red light, and periferal vision...Oh, and that machine that puffs air into your eye...I hate that thing...she told me what it was for but I can't remember.
I think the reason for the extensive physical is to try and catch any problems you may have...I know for a fact that most people get a first class medical without "actually" getting checked on all the required items.
Everytime myself or anyone I know has gotten a first class it has just been in and out in about 5 minutes or less...nothing more than a quick blood pressure/vision test and take a deep breath or 2 and your outa there with a first class. Now I'm sure all Doctors aren't like this but 90% of the pilots i've talked to have had the same exp. with lots of different Dr.'s. The first class medical is kinda a joke if you ask me. There is a big list of items and most Dr's don't bother to check them. AMR checks everything.
They get back to you in about 4-5 days with the medical results and let you know if you are a go or a no-go. |
Yeah the puff test is testing the pressure in your eyeball...tests for glaucoma
I understand your point about the laxness at times of 1st class medical exams. I just feel that if your are certified by the FAA to be a PIC then you should certified by the airlines. Do you have any contact info for a recruiter? I would like to get some more information.