What Type of Planes Can I Fly in the Airforce, When I Have Astigmatism?
May 6th, 2010 | See the Top Answers to this Question Below
my astigmatism is correctable with contacts and glasses.
Thank You in advance.
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Only paper air planes sitting in an office.
Astigmatism is a disqualifer.
Probably none……the requirement is for a pilot to have uncorrected 20/20 near vision, and uncorrected 20/50 distant vision.
A summary of the requirements are here: http://www.afrotc.com/collegelife/flying/prereq.php but give the recruiter a call to get the specifics.
According to AFI 148-123v3 Requirements for flying and special operations duty:
If your astigmatism is =< 1.5 diopters you’re good to go. IF however, it’s worse than that-you’ll have to be evaluated and possibly file a waiver.
Your physical doesn’t determine what you’ll fly: "needs of the Service", your class ranking and instructor recommends decide your aviation fate.
EDIT: Thumbs down after quoting the reg, ah well "Thumbs down from an idiot is almost as good as thumbs up from someone who has a clue".