What are the vision requirements for pilots?
ANSWER from Bob Raab on 5 April 2006: The eye requirements have been relaxed even in the military, unless you want to fly jets or choppers. Those require uncorrected 20-20. For commercial and multi-engine military you eyes must be correctable to 20-20. I do not know about laser eye surgery. I suggest you call the medical office of the FAA for in depth info on that. The military’s view will be different, probably more strict. ANSWER from Steve Alessi on 1 April 2006: No, laser eye surgery does not prevent anyone from becoming a pilot. On the contrary, it eliminates the need for glasses/contacts. The only problem with laser surgery is that sometimes it can go wrong. If a pilot has it done and has complications from the surgery, he/she is out of a job. For that reason, most pilots who are already employed do not get the surgery. Return to list of questions QUESTION: I dream about becoming a pilot someday but don’t have the money to learn to fly. Do you have any advice? ANSWER from Bob Raa
