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 […]
Does Astigmatism Disqualify You From Piloting An Aircraft?
As someone who has always dreamed of flying, I was disheartened when my optometrist diagnosed me with astigmatism during a routine eye exam. At that moment, I thought my dreams of becoming a pilot may have been shattered. After doing some research however, and speaking with professionals in the industry, I quickly learned that having astigmatism does not […]
Does High Cholesterol Disqualify You from Being a Pilot?
High cholesterol is undeniably an adverse health condition that raises questions about its ramifications on a pilot’s ability to exercise the privileges of pilot-in-command. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has comprehensively addressed the issue of high cholesterol, having established a set of guidelines and criteria for both Aviation Medical Examiners (AMEs) as well as for […]
BMI and Pilots: Clearing the Air on Limits
Maintaining a healthy BMI is a weighty subject (pun intended) in the field of aviation. Commercial pilots, in particular, may face the challenge of maintaining a healthy weight due to the sedentary nature of their profession. For all pilots, whether general aviation or commercial, excess weight not only affects their personal health but can also […]
DECIDE: An Essential Tool In Every Pilot’s Safety Arsenal
As a pilot, ensuring the safety of your flights is of paramount importance. In emergency situations, quick decision-making can make all the difference between a successful flight and becoming another entry in the NTSB’s Aviation Accident Database. That’s why every pilot needs to equip themselves with the DECIDE model as a critical tool in their safety arsenal. […]
Can you become a pilot with sleep apnea?
Pilots who suffer from sleep apnea may be in for a rude awakening. This sleep disorder has the potential to crush your dreams of pursuing aviation, whether it be as a hobby or for a career. Understanding the symptoms, effects, and treatments associated with sleep apnea is crucial for ensuring your aviation journey can take […]
IMSAFE: Pilot Fitness Self-Assessment Before You Go Flying
Regardless of whether you are a professional pilot or whether you fly as a hobby, safety is the common denominator that serves as the guiding principle for all of your decision making. Sound decision making is critical to every phase of flight, not just from takeoff to landing, but even before you head to the […]
Do you need to be physically fit to become a pilot?
Among the most important assets that every pilot possesses is their health. Physical fitness is of paramount importance to be a thriving, competent, and successful aviator. The FAA requires that all pilots must not only successfully pass periodic medical exams in order to earn their license, and to maintain their license in good standing, but […]
