Can Pilots Be Deaf?

Original publication date: January 29, 2024 Last Updated: 1 year Author: Max SkylerTopic: Flight Physiology, HearingNumber of Comments: 0 Have you ever wondered if individuals who are deaf can pursue a career as pilots? The answer might surprise you: Yes, deaf pilots can indeed obtain various pilot certificates and embark on fulfilling aviation careers. However, […]
Can You Become A Pilot If You Are Farsighted?

Original publication date: January 18, 2024 Last Updated: 11 months Author: Max SkylerTopic: Flight Physiology, VisionNumber of Comments: 0 Farsightedness in and of itself does not automatically disqualify you from becoming a pilot. As long as you can demonstrate that your vision falls within Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines, with or without any type of […]
Can You Become A Pilot With Myopia?

Original publication date: January 12, 2024 Last Updated: 11 months Author: Max SkylerTopic: Flight Physiology, VisionNumber of Comments: 0 Myopia does not automatically disqualify you from becoming a pilot. Having said that, if you suffer from myopia, you will need to take corrective action in order to address the issue before you can be cleared […]
Can You Become A Pilot If You Are Colorblind?

Original publication date: January 7, 2024 Last Updated: 1 year Author: Max SkylerTopic: Flight Physiology, VisionNumber of Comments: 0 Colorblindness does not automatically disqualify you from becoming a pilot. There are a number of factors at play that determine the boundaries and limitations of what you can and cannot do as a colorblind pilot. But […]
Can you fly a plane if you get LASIK?

Original publication date: January 4, 2024 Last Updated: 11 months Author: Max SkylerTopic: Flight Physiology, VisionNumber of Comments: 0 As a general aviation pilot suffering with both astigmatism and nearsightedness, I have been on the fence about getting LASIK for a long time now. I’ve been weary of the risks, and have been content with […]