Can Pilots Be Deaf?

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, certain restrictions and regulations exist to ensure safety and effective communication in the skies. As a pilot who suffers […]

Can You Become A Pilot If You Are Farsighted?

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 corrective vision, you should have no problem obtaining your medical clearance to fly. Hyperopia (also commonly referred to as […]

Can You Become A Pilot With Myopia?

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 to fly. Suffering from myopia myself, I know from first hand experience how nervous your visit to the Aviation […]

Can You Become A Pilot If You Are Colorblind?

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 seldom will you find a pilot being outright disbarred from earning their pilot license simply for being colorblind. Based […]

Can you fly a plane if you get LASIK?

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 wearing glasses. However, after doing some research, I may consider getting it done sometime in the near future. And […]